Radeon R7 A8-7650K vs GeForce 9800 GTX

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9800 GTX

#600

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

4225%

#602

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3830%

#603

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3819%

#607

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3473%

#608

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3449%

#610

GeForce 9800 GTX

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

100%

#611

Mobility Radeon HD 5850

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

99%

#612

Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

99%

#614

GeForce 205

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#615

GeForce 9600 GSO

MSRP: $129|Avg: $25

97%

#616

GeForce 9400

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

97%

#617

GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $40

97%

#618

GeForce 7350 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

96%

#620

Mobility Radeon HD 3850

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

95%

#621

Mobility Radeon HD 4870

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

94%

#622

GeForce 9800M GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $5

93%

#623

Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7400M Dual

MSRP: $140|Avg: $35

91%

#624

Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

90%

#625

GeForce 8300 GS

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R7 A8-7650K is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The Radeon R7 A8-7650K 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 GeForce 9800 GTX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 A8-7650K.

Insight	Radeon R7 A8-7650K	GeForce 9800 GTX
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9800 GTX 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.

Radeon R7 A8-7650K Benchmark Check

GeForce 9800 GTX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 A8-7650K and GeForce 9800 GTX

Radeon R7 A8-7650K

The Radeon R7 A8-7650K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 757 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 A8-7650K scores 757 and the GeForce 9800 GTX reaches 769 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 A8-7650K is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 9800 GTX uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 A8-7650K) vs 224 (GeForce 9800 GTX).

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7650K	GeForce 9800 GTX
G3D Mark Score	757	769+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	G9x
Process Node	28 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	384+71%	224

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7650K	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7650K	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

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R7 A8-7650K) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9800 GTX). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7650K	GeForce 9800 GTX
DirectX	12 (12_0)+20%	10.0
Vulkan	1.2	None
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 A8-7650K) vs No (GeForce 9800 GTX). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 A8-7650K) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 9800 GTX).

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7650K	GeForce 9800 GTX
Encoder	VCE 2.0	No
Decoder	UVD 4.0	PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 A8-7650K draws 30W versus the GeForce 9800 GTX's 150W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon R7 A8-7650K is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7650K) vs 350W (GeForce 9800 GTX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 100°C.

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7650K	GeForce 9800 GTX
TDP	30W-80%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	70-30%	100°C
Perf/Watt	25.2+394%	5.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 A8-7650K launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce 9800 GTX launched at $299 and now averages $30. The Radeon R7 A8-7650K costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon R7 A8-7650K) vs 25.6 (GeForce 9800 GTX) — the Radeon R7 A8-7650K offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon R7 A8-7650K is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).