Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B vs GeForce 9800 S

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 PRO A10-9700B is positioned at rank 207 and the GeForce 9800 S is on rank 510, so the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

96%

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

95%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

93%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

93%

#192

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2793%

#207

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

MSRP: $119|Avg: $89

100%

#208

Tesla K8

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

97%

#210

GRID K240Q

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

96%

#211

FirePro M4150

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

96%

#212

FirePro V4900

MSRP: $200|Avg: $47

95%

#213

GRID K160Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $30

95%

#215

Quadro

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

95%

#216

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

94%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

92%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9800 S

#500

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2561%

#502

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2321%

#503

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2315%

#507

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2105%

#508

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2091%

#510

GeForce 9800 S

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#511

Radeon HD 8650G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#512

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#513

Radeon HD 8510G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#514

Radeon HD 7660D

MSRP: $122|Avg: $15

99%

#515

Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#516

Mobility Radeon HD 5870 Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $150

98%

#517

GeForce 8200

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

97%

#518

Mobility Radeon HD 545v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

#519

GeForce 9500M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

96%

#520

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

96%

#521

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

95%

#522

Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#523

Radeon HD 8610G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#524

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

94%

#525

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is significantly newer (2025 vs 2008). The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9800 S lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 9800 S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B.

Insight	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B	GeForce 9800 S
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	RDNA 4.0 (2025) (4nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 9800 S offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $89 for the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B, it costs 55% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 125% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B	GeForce 9800 S
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+125%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($89)	✅More affordable ($40)

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 PRO A10-9700B Benchmark Check

GeForce 9800 S Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B and GeForce 9800 S

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the Bristol Ridge architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 629 points. Launch price was $1,299.

GeForce 9800 S

The GeForce 9800 S 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: 636 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B scores 629 and the GeForce 9800 S reaches 636 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is built on Bristol Ridge while the GeForce 9800 S uses G9x, both on 4 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B) vs 224 (GeForce 9800 S).

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B	GeForce 9800 S
G3D Mark Score	629	636+1%
Architecture	Bristol Ridge	G9x
Process Node	4 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	4096+1729%	224

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B	GeForce 9800 S
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B	GeForce 9800 S
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B draws 300W versus the GeForce 9800 S's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce 9800 S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B) vs 350W (GeForce 9800 S). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B	GeForce 9800 S
TDP	300W	150W-50%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	2.1	4.2+100%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B launched at $119 MSRP and currently averages $89, while the GeForce 9800 S launched at $150 and now averages $40. The GeForce 9800 S costs 55.1% less ($49 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.1 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B) vs 15.9 (GeForce 9800 S) — the GeForce 9800 S offers 123.9% better value. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2008).