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RADEON 9800 XT
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The RADEON 9800 XT is positioned at rank 374 and the Radeon 2100 is on rank 725, so the RADEON 9800 XT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9800 XT
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 2100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 2100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). 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 | Radeon 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.3%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm) | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON 9800 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $49 for the Radeon 2100, it costs 39% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 55.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON 9800 XT | Radeon 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+55.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) |
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 Radeon 2100
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.
Radeon 2100
The Radeon 2100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 60 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9800 XT scores 57 versus the Radeon 2100's 60 — the Radeon 2100 leads by 5.3%. The RADEON 9800 XT is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Radeon 2100 uses GCN 3.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 5,376 (RADEON 9800 XT) vs 384 (Radeon 2100). Raw compute: 51.48 TFLOPS (RADEON 9800 XT) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 2100). Boost clocks: 2394 MHz vs 1024 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON 9800 XT | Radeon 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 57 | 60+5% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 5376+1300% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 51.48 TFLOPS+6446% | 0.7864 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2394 MHz+134% | 1024 MHz |
| ROPs | 192+2300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 336+1300% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+3233% | 0.09 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+4515% | 0.13 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON 9800 XT | Radeon 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RADEON 9800 XT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon 2100 has 512 MB. The Radeon 2100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (RADEON 9800 XT) vs 0.13 MB (Radeon 2100) — the RADEON 9800 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON 9800 XT | Radeon 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+4515% | 0.13 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9_0 (RADEON 9800 XT) vs 9.0b (Radeon 2100). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | RADEON 9800 XT | Radeon 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9_0 | 9.0b |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9800 XT draws 300W versus the Radeon 2100's 50W — a 142.9% difference. The Radeon 2100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9800 XT) vs 350W (Radeon 2100). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RADEON 9800 XT | Radeon 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 50W-83% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 180mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 0.2 | 1.2+500% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON 9800 XT launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon 2100 launched at $149 and now averages $49. The RADEON 9800 XT costs 38.8% less ($19 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.9 (RADEON 9800 XT) vs 1.2 (Radeon 2100) — the RADEON 9800 XT offers 58.3% better value. The RADEON 9800 XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | RADEON 9800 XT | Radeon 2100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $149-70% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-39% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.9+58% | 1.2 |
| Codename | Navi 31 | Polaris 24 |
| Release | November 3 2022 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #21 | #898 |
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