Radeon R5 M330 vs GeForce 9800 GX2
Radeon R5 M330
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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 R5 M330 is positioned at rank 480 and the GeForce 9800 GX2 is on rank 691, so the Radeon R5 M330 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 M330
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9800 GX2
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R5 M330 is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The Radeon R5 M330 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9800 GX2 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9800 GX2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R5 M330 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M330 | GeForce 9800 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN (2012−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+199900%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R5 M330 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 M330 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $75), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 264.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M330 | GeForce 9800 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+264.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 R5 M330 and GeForce 9800 GX2
Radeon R5 M330
The Radeon R5 M330 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2015. It features the GCN architecture. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 596 points.
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 R5 M330 scores 596 and the GeForce 9800 GX2 reaches 613 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 M330 is built on GCN while the GeForce 9800 GX2 uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R5 M330) vs 224 (GeForce 9800 GX2).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M330 | GeForce 9800 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 596 | 613+3% |
| Architecture | GCN | G9x |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+357% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 M330 | 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 R5 M330 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9800 GX2 has 2 MB. The Radeon R5 M330 offers 199900% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M330 | GeForce 9800 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+199900% | 0.002 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL11_1) (Radeon R5 M330) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9800 GX2). Vulkan: 1.3 vs None. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M330 | GeForce 9800 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL11_1)+20% | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | None |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD (Radeon R5 M330) vs No (GeForce 9800 GX2). Decoder: VCE vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,MPEG-4,MVC (Radeon R5 M330) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 9800 GX2).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M330 | GeForce 9800 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD | No |
| Decoder | VCE | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,MPEG-4,MVC | MPEG-2,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 M330 draws 75W versus the GeForce 9800 GX2's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R5 M330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 M330) vs 350W (GeForce 9800 GX2). Power connectors: Mobile vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 95°C vs 105°C.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M330 | GeForce 9800 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-50% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Legacy |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 95°C-10% | 105°C |
| Perf/Watt | 7.9+93% | 4.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 M330 launched at $120 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce 9800 GX2 launched at $599 and now averages $75. The Radeon R5 M330 costs 73.3% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 29.8 (Radeon R5 M330) vs 8.2 (GeForce 9800 GX2) — the Radeon R5 M330 offers 263.4% better value. The Radeon R5 M330 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M330 | GeForce 9800 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $120-80% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-73% | $75 |
| Performance per Dollar | 29.8+263% | 8.2 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | June 9 2015 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #522 | #825 |
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