Radeon HD 5600/5700 vs GeForce 9800 GX2
Radeon HD 5600/5700
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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 HD 5600/5700 is positioned at rank 196 and the GeForce 9800 GX2 is on rank 691, so the Radeon HD 5600/5700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 5600/5700
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9800 GX2
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 5600/5700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 24900% more VRAM (512 MB vs 2 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9800 GX2.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | GeForce 9800 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+24900%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9800 GX2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9800 GX2 holds the technical lead. Priced at $75 (vs $99), it costs 24% less, resulting in a 31.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | GeForce 9800 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+31.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($99) | ✅More affordable ($75) |
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 HD 5600/5700 and GeForce 9800 GX2
Radeon HD 5600/5700
The Radeon HD 5600/5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 615 points. Launch price was $369.
GeForce 9800 GX2
The GeForce 9800 GX2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 613 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 5600/5700 scores 615 and the GeForce 9800 GX2 reaches 613 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5600/5700 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce 9800 GX2 uses G9x, both on 40 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon HD 5600/5700) vs 224 (GeForce 9800 GX2).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | GeForce 9800 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 615 | 613 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | G9x |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+586% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | GeForce 9800 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 5600/5700 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9800 GX2 has 2 MB. The Radeon HD 5600/5700 offers 24900% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | GeForce 9800 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+24900% | 0.002 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (11_0) (Radeon HD 5600/5700) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9800 GX2). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | GeForce 9800 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11 (11_0)+10% | 10.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (Radeon HD 5600/5700) vs No (GeForce 9800 GX2). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon HD 5600/5700) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 9800 GX2).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | GeForce 9800 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX | MPEG-2,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 5600/5700 draws 250W versus the GeForce 9800 GX2's 150W — a 50% difference. The GeForce 9800 GX2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 5600/5700) vs 350W (GeForce 9800 GX2). Power connectors: None vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 105°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | GeForce 9800 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 150W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-33% | 105°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.5 | 4.1+64% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 5600/5700 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $99, while the GeForce 9800 GX2 launched at $599 and now averages $75. The GeForce 9800 GX2 costs 24.2% less ($24 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.2 (Radeon HD 5600/5700) vs 8.2 (GeForce 9800 GX2) — the GeForce 9800 GX2 offers 32.3% better value. The Radeon HD 5600/5700 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5600/5700 | GeForce 9800 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-83% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $99 | $75-24% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.2 | 8.2+32% |
| Codename | Cayman | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | December 14 2010 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #596 | #825 |
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