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 A9800XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 970 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 23 points. Launch price was $229.

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Performance Per Dollar

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for RADEON A9800XT across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of RADEON A9800XT specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The RADEON A9800XT scores 23 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) architecture (codename: Antigua), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2048 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 128 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 3.973 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 970 MHz.

Specification	RADEON A9800XT
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	23
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	Antigua
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	2048
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	128
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	32
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	970 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	3.973 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	124.2 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count	5,000 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#394

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RADEON A9800XT is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	RADEON A9800XT
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	0.5 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	512 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB

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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 A9800XT
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	9_0

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Display & Media

Display outputs: DVIx 0, VGAx 1, S-Videox 2 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays.

Specification	RADEON A9800XT
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

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON A9800XT draws 190 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Legacy. Physical size: 220mm long, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

Specification	RADEON A9800XT
TDPPower consumption under load	190 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	Legacy
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	220mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	1-slot

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $30 (MSRP: $0), the RADEON A9800XT delivers 1 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #394 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	RADEON A9800XT
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$0
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$30
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#394
Release Date	November 19 2015
Release Year	2015