Radeon Vega 2 vs GeForce 9800M GS

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 9800M GS

#598

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

4192%

#600

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3800%

#601

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3790%

#605

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3446%

#606

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3423%

#608

GeForce 9800M GS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

100%

#609

Radeon R7 M270

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#610

GeForce 9800 GTX

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

99%

#611

Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

98%

#612

Mobility Radeon HD 5850

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

98%

#614

GeForce 205

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

97%

#615

GeForce 9600 GSO

MSRP: $129|Avg: $25

97%

#616

GeForce 9400

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

96%

#617

GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $40

96%

#618

GeForce 7350 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

95%

#620

Mobility Radeon HD 3850

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

94%

#621

Mobility Radeon HD 4870

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

93%

#622

GeForce 9800M GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $5

92%

#623

Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7400M Dual

MSRP: $140|Avg: $35

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 2 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2008). The Radeon Vega 2 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9800M GS lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 9800M GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 2.

Insight	Radeon Vega 2	GeForce 9800M GS
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)
Longevity	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9800M GS 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 Vega 2 Benchmark Check

GeForce 9800M GS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega 2 and GeForce 9800M GS

Radeon Vega 2

The Radeon Vega 2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 506 points.

GeForce 9800M GS

The GeForce 9800M GS 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: 517 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Vega 2 scores 506 and the GeForce 9800M GS reaches 517 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 2 is built on GCN 5.1 while the GeForce 9800M GS uses G9x, both on 7 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 448 (Radeon Vega 2) vs 224 (GeForce 9800M GS).

Feature	Radeon Vega 2	GeForce 9800M GS
G3D Mark Score	506	517+2%
Architecture	GCN 5.1	G9x
Process Node	7 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	448+100%	224

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Vega 2	GeForce 9800M GS
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)

The Radeon Vega 2 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9800M GS has 512 MB. The GeForce 9800M GS offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon Vega 2	GeForce 9800M GS
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	0.5 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon Vega 2) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9800M GS). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon Vega 2	GeForce 9800M GS
DirectX	12 (12_1)+8%	11.1 (10_0)
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs PureVideo HD (VP3). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Vega 2) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9800M GS).

Feature	Radeon Vega 2	GeForce 9800M GS
Encoder	VCN 1.0	—
Decoder	VCN 1.0	PureVideo HD (VP3)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Vega 2 draws 15W versus the GeForce 9800M GS's 150W — a 163.6% difference. The Radeon Vega 2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (Radeon Vega 2) vs 350W (GeForce 9800M GS). Power connectors: None vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon Vega 2	GeForce 9800M GS
TDP	15W-90%	150W
Recommended PSU	0W-100%	350W
Power Connector	None	Legacy
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	70-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	33.7+891%	3.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 2 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce 9800M GS launched at $200 and now averages $50. The Radeon Vega 2 costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Vega 2) vs 10.3 (GeForce 9800M GS) — the Radeon Vega 2 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 2 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2008).