RADEON A9800XT
AMD
G3D Mark
23
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 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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FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for RADEON A9800XT across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Counter-Strike 2
Dead by Daylight
Destiny 2
Hearts of Iron IV
Hogwarts Legacy
League of Legends
Left 4 Dead 2
Naraka: Bladepoint
Path of Exile 2
Phasmophobia
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of RADEON A9800XT specifications and capabilities.
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Specifications Reference
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| ROPs | 32 |
| TMUs | 128 |
| Vram | 0.5 GB |
| L1 Cache | 512 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB |
| Boost Clock | 970 MHz |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps |
| Shading Units | 2048 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Memory Bus Width | 64-bit |
| Transistor Count | 5,000 million |
| Texture Fill Rate | 124.2 |
| Manufacturing Process | 28 nm |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 190 Watt |
| Floating Point Performance | 3.973 TFLOPS |
| Quantidade De Transportadores Compute | 32 |
General Information
6 specs
General Information
6 specs
| Design | reference |
| Codename | Antigua |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) |
| Launch Price | $229 |
| Release Date | November 19 2015 |
| Performance Ranking Position | 394 |
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