RADEON 9800 XT
AMD
G3D Mark
57
MSRP
$499
AVG Price
$30
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Overview
The RADEON 9800 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1387 MHz to 2394 MHz. It has 5376 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 57 points. Launch price was $899.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The RADEON 9800 XT is positioned at rank #374 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9800 XT
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for RADEON 9800 XT across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of RADEON 9800 XT specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The RADEON 9800 XT scores 57 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Aging generation graphics card. It is built on the RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) architecture (codename: Navi 31), manufactured on a 5 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 5376 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 336 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 192 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 51.48 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2394 MHz from a base of 1387 MHz.
| Specification | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 57 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Navi 31 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 5 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 5376 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 336 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 192 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 2394 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1387 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 51.48 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 804.4 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Transistor Count | 57,700 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #21 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RADEON 9800 XT is equipped with 0.25 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 0.25 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 64-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 9_0— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 9_0 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | OpenGL 2.0 |
Display & Media
Display outputs: DVIx 0, VGAx 1, S-Videox 2 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays.
| Specification | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|
| 0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors | DVIx |
| 1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectors | VGAx |
| 2 PortsNumber of 2 display connectors | S-Videox |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9800 XT draws 300 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Legacy. Physical size: 180mm long, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.
| Specification | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 300 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | Legacy |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 180mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 1-slot |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $30 (MSRP: $499), the RADEON 9800 XT delivers 2 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #374 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #21 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $30 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #374 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #21 |
| Release Date | November 3 2022 |
| Release Year | 2022 |
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