Radeon HD 8500M vs GeForce 9800 GT
Radeon HD 8500M
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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 8500M is positioned at rank 498 and the GeForce 9800 GT is on rank 596, so the Radeon HD 8500M 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 8500M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9800 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9800 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8500M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8500M | GeForce 9800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9800 GT remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 8500M and GeForce 9800 GT
Radeon HD 8500M
The Radeon HD 8500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 447 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 8500M scores 447 and the GeForce 9800 GT reaches 449 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8500M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 9800 GT uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8500M) vs 224 (GeForce 9800 GT).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8500M | GeForce 9800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 447 | 449 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | G9x |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+186% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8500M | 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 8500M 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: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8500M | GeForce 9800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (11_0) (Radeon HD 8500M) vs 11.1 (FL10_0) (GeForce 9800 GT). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8500M | GeForce 9800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (11_0) | 11.1 (FL10_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.6+39% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs VP3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (Radeon HD 8500M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 9800 GT).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8500M | GeForce 9800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | VP3 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.0 | VP3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8500M draws 40W versus the GeForce 9800 GT's 150W — a 115.8% difference. The Radeon HD 8500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8500M) vs 350W (GeForce 9800 GT). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8500M | GeForce 9800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W-73% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 229mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 11.2+273% | 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8500M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8500M | GeForce 9800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $160 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | Heathrow | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | April 24 2012 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #787 | #825 |
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