RADEON A9800XT vs GRID V100-8Q

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RADEON A9800XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 43.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID V100-8Q.

Insight	RADEON A9800XT	GRID V100-8Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+43.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-43.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The RADEON A9800XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the RADEON A9800XT holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $10,000), it costs 100% less, resulting in a 47816.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RADEON A9800XT	GRID V100-8Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+47816.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($10,000)

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.

RADEON A9800XT Benchmark Check

GRID V100-8Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON A9800XT and GRID V100-8Q

RADEON A9800XT

The RADEON A9800XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 970 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 23 points. Launch price was $229.

GRID V100-8Q

The GRID V100-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RADEON A9800XT scores 23 versus the GRID V100-8Q's 16 — the RADEON A9800XT leads by 43.8%. The RADEON A9800XT is built on GCN 3.0 while the GRID V100-8Q uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (RADEON A9800XT) vs 640 (GRID V100-8Q). Raw compute: 3.973 TFLOPS (RADEON A9800XT) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID V100-8Q). Boost clocks: 970 MHz vs 1306 MHz.

Feature	RADEON A9800XT	GRID V100-8Q
G3D Mark Score	23+44%	16
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+220%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.973 TFLOPS+138%	1.672 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	970 MHz	1306 MHz+35%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	128+220%	40
L1 Cache	512 KB+60%	320 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON A9800XT	GRID V100-8Q
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (RADEON A9800XT) vs 2 MB (GRID V100-8Q) — the GRID V100-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON A9800XT	GRID V100-8Q
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON A9800XT draws 250W versus the GRID V100-8Q's 225W — a 10.5% difference. The GRID V100-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON A9800XT) vs 350W (GRID V100-8Q). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	RADEON A9800XT	GRID V100-8Q
TDP	250W	225W-10%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	220mm	—
Slots	1	—
Perf/Watt	0.1	0.1

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Value Analysis

The RADEON A9800XT launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GRID V100-8Q launched at $10000 and now averages $10000. The RADEON A9800XT costs 99.7% less ($9970 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.8 (RADEON A9800XT) vs 0.0 (GRID V100-8Q) — the RADEON A9800XT offers 100+% better value. The GRID V100-8Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).