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RADEON 9800 XT
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GeForce 8200M G
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The RADEON 9800 XT is positioned at rank #374 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9800 XT
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON 9800 XT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). The RADEON 9800 XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 8200M G lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8200M G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 14% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON 9800 XT.
| Insight | RADEON 9800 XT | GeForce 8200M G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-14%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+14%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 8200M G remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9800 XT and GeForce 8200M G
RADEON 9800 XT
The RADEON 9800 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1387 MHz to 2394 MHz. It has 5376 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 57 points. Launch price was $899.
GeForce 8200M G
The GeForce 8200M G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 65 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9800 XT scores 57 versus the GeForce 8200M G's 65 — the GeForce 8200M G leads by 14%. The RADEON 9800 XT is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce 8200M G uses Maxwell, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 5,376 (RADEON 9800 XT) vs 384 (GeForce 8200M G). Raw compute: 51.48 TFLOPS (RADEON 9800 XT) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8200M G). Boost clocks: 2394 MHz vs 1124 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON 9800 XT | GeForce 8200M G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 57 | 65+14% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 5376+1300% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 51.48 TFLOPS+5864% | 0.8632 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2394 MHz+113% | 1124 MHz |
| ROPs | 192+2300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 336+2000% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+1479% | 0.19 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+500% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON 9800 XT | GeForce 8200M G |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (RADEON 9800 XT) vs 1 MB (GeForce 8200M G) — the RADEON 9800 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON 9800 XT | GeForce 8200M G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+500% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9_0 (RADEON 9800 XT) vs 11.1 (FL10_0) (GeForce 8200M G). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | RADEON 9800 XT | GeForce 8200M G |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9_0 | 11.1 (FL10_0)+23% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9800 XT draws 300W versus the GeForce 8200M G's 33W — a 160.4% difference. The GeForce 8200M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9800 XT) vs 350W (GeForce 8200M G). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | RADEON 9800 XT | GeForce 8200M G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 33W-89% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 180mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.2 | 2.0+900% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON 9800 XT launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce 8200M G launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce 8200M G costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.9 (RADEON 9800 XT) vs Infinity (GeForce 8200M G) — the GeForce 8200M G offers Infinity% better value. The RADEON 9800 XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2014).
| Feature | RADEON 9800 XT | GeForce 8200M G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.9 | Infinity |
| Codename | Navi 31 | GM108 |
| Release | November 3 2022 | March 12 2014 |
| Ranking | #21 | #854 |
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