Radeon R7E vs GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+
Radeon R7E
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ 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 R7E.
| Insight | Radeon R7E | GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $49), it costs 18% less, resulting in a 23.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7E | GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+23.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7E and GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+
Radeon R7E
The Radeon R7E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 20 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 565 points. Launch price was $109.
GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+
The GeForce 9800 GTX/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: 571 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7E scores 565 and the GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ reaches 571 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7E is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R7E) vs 224 (GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+).
| Feature | Radeon R7E | GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 565 | 571+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | G9x |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+129% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7E | GeForce 9800 GTX/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: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7E | GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R7E) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R7E | GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0+8% | 11.1 (10_0) |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7E) vs No NVENC (G92) (GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP2.
| Feature | Radeon R7E | GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | No NVENC (G92) |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-1,MPEG-2,WMV |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7E draws 55W versus the GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+'s 150W — a 92.7% difference. The Radeon R7E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7E) vs 350W (GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R7E | GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W-63% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 10.3+171% | 3.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7E launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ launched at $229 and now averages $40. The GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ costs 18.4% less ($9 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.5 (Radeon R7E) vs 14.3 (GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+) — the GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ offers 24.3% better value. The Radeon R7E is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon R7E | GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $229 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $40-18% |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.5 | 14.3+24% |
| Codename | Cape Verde | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | December 20 2013 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #738 | #825 |
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