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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. 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
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON 9800 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 9.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Xpress 1300 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RADEON 9800 XT | Radeon Xpress 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+9.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-9.6%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| 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 Xpress 1300, it costs 39% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 79% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON 9800 XT | Radeon Xpress 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+79%) | ❌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 Xpress 1300
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 Xpress 1300
The Radeon Xpress 1300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 52 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9800 XT scores 57 versus the Radeon Xpress 1300's 52 — the RADEON 9800 XT leads by 9.6%. The RADEON 9800 XT is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Radeon Xpress 1300 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,376 (RADEON 9800 XT) vs 1,280 (Radeon Xpress 1300). Raw compute: 51.48 TFLOPS (RADEON 9800 XT) vs 4.224 TFLOPS (Radeon Xpress 1300). Boost clocks: 2394 MHz vs 1650 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON 9800 XT | Radeon Xpress 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 57+10% | 52 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 5376+320% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 51.48 TFLOPS+1119% | 4.224 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2394 MHz+45% | 1650 MHz |
| ROPs | 192+500% | 32 |
| TMUs | 336+320% | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+200% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON 9800 XT | Radeon Xpress 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xpress 1300 has 512 MB. The Radeon Xpress 1300 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 2 MB (Radeon Xpress 1300) — the RADEON 9800 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON 9800 XT | Radeon Xpress 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+200% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9_0 (RADEON 9800 XT) vs 9.0c (Radeon Xpress 1300). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | RADEON 9800 XT | Radeon Xpress 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9_0 | 9.0c |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9800 XT draws 300W versus the Radeon Xpress 1300's 85W — a 111.7% difference. The Radeon Xpress 1300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9800 XT) vs 350W (Radeon Xpress 1300). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 180mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | RADEON 9800 XT | Radeon Xpress 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 85W-72% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 180mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.2 | 0.6+200% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON 9800 XT launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon Xpress 1300 launched at $0 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 1.1 (Radeon Xpress 1300) — the RADEON 9800 XT offers 72.7% better value. The RADEON 9800 XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | RADEON 9800 XT | Radeon Xpress 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-39% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.9+73% | 1.1 |
| Codename | Navi 31 | Navi 14 |
| Release | November 3 2022 | August 4 2020 |
| Ranking | #21 | #351 |
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