Radeon R7 A8-7600 vs GeForce 9800 GTX
Radeon R7 A8-7600
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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 R7 A8-7600 is positioned at rank 191 and the GeForce 9800 GTX is on rank 610, so the Radeon R7 A8-7600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 A8-7600
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9800 GTX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R7 A8-7600 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2008). The Radeon R7 A8-7600 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9800 GTX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 A8-7600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9800 GTX.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A8-7600 | GeForce 9800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (6nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 A8-7600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $25 versus $30 for the GeForce 9800 GTX, it costs 17% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 20.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A8-7600 | GeForce 9800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+20.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 R7 A8-7600 and GeForce 9800 GTX
Radeon R7 A8-7600
The Radeon R7 A8-7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 775 points. Launch price was $269.
GeForce 9800 GTX
The GeForce 9800 GTX 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: 769 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 A8-7600 scores 775 and the GeForce 9800 GTX reaches 769 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 A8-7600 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce 9800 GTX uses G9x, both on 6 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R7 A8-7600) vs 224 (GeForce 9800 GTX).
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7600 | GeForce 9800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 775 | 769 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | G9x |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+814% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7600 | GeForce 9800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7600 | GeForce 9800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 A8-7600 draws 165W versus the GeForce 9800 GTX's 150W — a 9.5% difference. The GeForce 9800 GTX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7600) vs 350W (GeForce 9800 GTX). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7600 | GeForce 9800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 165W | 150W-9% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 100°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.7 | 5.1+9% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 A8-7600 launched at $119 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the GeForce 9800 GTX launched at $299 and now averages $30. The Radeon R7 A8-7600 costs 16.7% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 31.0 (Radeon R7 A8-7600) vs 25.6 (GeForce 9800 GTX) — the Radeon R7 A8-7600 offers 21.1% better value. The Radeon R7 A8-7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon R7 A8-7600 | GeForce 9800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $119-60% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-17% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 31.0+21% | 25.6 |
| Codename | Navi 33 | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | May 24 2023 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #118 | #825 |
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