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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 X550XT is on rank 330, so the RADEON X550XT 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 X550XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON 9800 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RADEON X550XT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RADEON 9800 XT | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON 9800 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $40 for the RADEON X550XT, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 35.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON 9800 XT | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+35.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9800 XT and RADEON X550XT
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 X550XT
The RADEON X550XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 56 points.
Graphics Performance
The RADEON 9800 XT scores 57 and the RADEON X550XT reaches 56 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON 9800 XT is built on RDNA 3.0 while the RADEON X550XT uses GCN 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 5,376 (RADEON 9800 XT) vs 512 (RADEON X550XT). Raw compute: 51.48 TFLOPS (RADEON 9800 XT) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (RADEON X550XT). Boost clocks: 2394 MHz vs 1218 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON 9800 XT | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 57+2% | 56 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 5376+950% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 51.48 TFLOPS+4028% | 1.247 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2394 MHz+97% | 1218 MHz |
| ROPs | 192+1100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 336+950% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+2208% | 0.13 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+1100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON 9800 XT | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X550XT has 512 MB. The RADEON X550XT 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 0.5 MB (RADEON X550XT) — the RADEON 9800 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON 9800 XT | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+1100% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9_0 (RADEON 9800 XT) vs 9.0b (RADEON X550XT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | RADEON 9800 XT | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9_0 | 9.0b |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9800 XT draws 300W versus the RADEON X550XT's 50W — a 142.9% difference. The RADEON X550XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9800 XT) vs 350W (RADEON X550XT). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 180mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | RADEON 9800 XT | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 50W-83% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 180mm | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.2 | 1.1+450% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON 9800 XT launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the RADEON X550XT launched at $50 and now averages $40. The RADEON 9800 XT costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.9 (RADEON 9800 XT) vs 1.4 (RADEON X550XT) — the RADEON 9800 XT offers 35.7% better value. The RADEON 9800 XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | RADEON 9800 XT | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $50-90% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-25% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.9+36% | 1.4 |
| Codename | Navi 31 | Lexa |
| Release | November 3 2022 | March 27 2019 |
| Ranking | #21 | #772 |
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