Radeon HD 7640G vs GeForce 9800 GT
Radeon HD 7640G
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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 7640G is positioned at rank 380 and the GeForce 9800 GT is on rank 596, so the Radeon HD 7640G 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 7640G
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9800 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7640G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 9800 GT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7640G | GeForce 9800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9800 GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9800 GT holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $50), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 147.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7640G | GeForce 9800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+147.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 7640G and GeForce 9800 GT
Radeon HD 7640G
The Radeon HD 7640G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 5 2012. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 454 points.
GeForce 9800 GT
The GeForce 9800 GT 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: 449 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7640G scores 454 and the GeForce 9800 GT reaches 449 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7640G is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 9800 GT uses G9x, both on 40 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 7640G) vs 224 (GeForce 9800 GT).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7640G | GeForce 9800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 454+1% | 449 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | G9x |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 480+114% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7640G | GeForce 9800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7640G comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9800 GT has 1 GB. The GeForce 9800 GT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7640G | GeForce 9800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| 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 7640G) vs 11.1 (FL10_0) (GeForce 9800 GT). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7640G | GeForce 9800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11 (11_0) | 11.1 (FL10_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7640G) vs VP3 (GeForce 9800 GT). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs VP3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon HD 7640G) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 9800 GT).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7640G | GeForce 9800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VP3 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.2 | VP3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7640G draws 45W versus the GeForce 9800 GT's 150W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon HD 7640G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7640G) vs 350W (GeForce 9800 GT). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7640G | GeForce 9800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-70% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 229mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-18% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 10.1+237% | 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7640G launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce 9800 GT launched at $160 and now averages $20. The GeForce 9800 GT costs 60% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.1 (Radeon HD 7640G) vs 22.4 (GeForce 9800 GT) — the GeForce 9800 GT offers 146.2% better value. The Radeon HD 7640G is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7640G | GeForce 9800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-69% | $160 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $20-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.1 | 22.4+146% |
| Codename | Turks | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | January 5 2012 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #870 | #825 |
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