NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GX2 review. Specs and Benchmarks

Detailed Review of the NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GX2

Ranked 625 in CpusData's performance ranking, the NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GX2 delivers exceptional graphics capabilities tailored for gamers and professionals alike.

  • Manufacturer: NVIDIA
  • Year of Manufacture: 2008
  • Process Technology: 65 nm
  • Power Consumption: 197 Watt (TDP)

Performance Specifications

The NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GX2 operates at a base clock frequency of 600 MHz, with the potential to overclock up to . This card is equipped with 512 MB of high-speed memory, featuring a clock rate of 1000 MHz and an impressive memory bandwidth of 128 (64 per GPU).

Key Features and Compatibility

In this section, we explore the technologies integrated into the NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GX2, including:

  • Supported Technologies - A comprehensive overview of the advanced technologies utilized in the card to enhance performance and visual fidelity.
  • Interfaces - A detailed list of available interfaces for connectivity, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of displays and peripherals.
  • Motherboard Compatibility - Insights into which motherboard configurations are best suited for optimal performance with the NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GX2.

Performance NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GX2 in Popular Games

We present test results showcasing the performance of the NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GX2 in several popular titles. This data allows potential buyers to gauge how well this graphics card handles various gaming scenarios, ensuring it meets their expectations.

Comparison Tools

For further insights, you can also compare your NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GX2 graphics card with other models directly on our site. This feature provides a valuable resource for making informed decisions tailored to your specific needs.

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General info

The main nomenclature characteristics of the video card NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GX2, for general information about it.

Place in performance rating: 716
Architecture: Tesla
Code name: G92
Type: Desktop
Release date: 18 March 2008 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP): $599
Price now: $5.95 (0x MSRP)
Value for money: 3.38
GPU code name: G92
Market segment: Desktop

Technical specs

Characteristics that directly affect the performance of the video card NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GX2. Smaller process technology, higher clock frequencies, more threads and transistors are signs of a modern graphics card.

Pipelines: 128
Core clock speed: 600 MHz
Transistor count: 754 million
Manufacturing process technology: 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP): 197 Watt
Texture fill rate: 76.8 billion/sec
Floating-point performance: 2x 384.0 gflops
Maximum GPU temperature: 105 °C
CUDA cores: 256 (128 per GPU)
Pipelines / CUDA cores: 128
Number of transistors: 754 million
Thermal design power (TDP): 197 Watt

Compatibility, dimensions and requirements

Additional technical information, does not greatly affect the performance rating.

Interface: PCIe 2.0 x16
Length: 10.5" (26.7 cm)
Supplementary power connectors: 6-pin & 8-pin
SLI options: +

Memory

Video card memory is used to store calculations. Modern software and 3D games require higher memory capacity and speed. The higher these parameters, the higher the performance of the chip NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GX2.

Memory type: GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount: 512 MB
Memory bus width: 512 Bit
Memory clock speed: 1000 MHz
Memory bandwidth: 128 (64 per GPU)

Video outputs and ports

Information about video card interfaces, ports, shape factor and size.

Display Connectors: HDMIDual Link DVI
Multi monitor support: +
Maximum VGA resolution: 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI: S/PDIF
HDMI: +

Technologies

Additional technologies that the vendor integrates into its devices. They do not directly affect the performance, but can have a nice addition to the graphics card functionality both in games and at work.

3D Vision: +
CUDA: +

API support

Supported by the video card NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GX2 API. The higher the version, the better performance in games.

DirectX: 11.1 (10_0)
OpenGL: 2.1

Overall gaming performance

Performance Testing Results The following tests display the FPS results for the NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GX2 across various screen resolutions, aligned with the recommendations provided by game developers. Benchmarking Note: Please note that the performance benchmarks for the NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GX2 may vary based on several factors, including the specific environment, motherboard, and processor used during testing. These variables can influence the overall gaming experience, so actual performance may differ from the results presented here.


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5 Stutter – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards stutter, the game is likely to show a low frame rate. There will be some lags.
May Stutter – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards stutter, the game is likely to show a low frame rate. There will be some lags.
30 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 25 frames per second (fps)
40 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 35 frames per second (fps)
60 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 58 frames per second (fps)
May Run Fluently – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards show a smooth frame rate, comfortable for the game.
? Uncertain – Graphics cards testing has shown that a slower card can provide a high and stable frame rate for the same operation.
Uncertain – The work of the video card in the game is still being studied. Interpolation among analogs is not possible.
The value depicts the average frame rate. Hovering over the value, you can get individual results.

AMD equivalent

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NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GX2 in Benchmarks

The performance of the NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GX2 is showcased through various popular modern benchmarks. Testing under maximum load conditions provides valuable insights into the true capabilities of the graphics processor, enabling comparisons with other leading graphics card models. For detailed benchmark descriptions and results, please visit their respective pages.

Overall benchmark performance

NVIDIA GeForce GT 730
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730
3.71%
AMD Radeon R7 M260DX
AMD Radeon R7 M260DX
3.69%
NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GX2
NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GX2
3.69%
ATI Radeon HD 5670
ATI Radeon HD 5670
3.64%
AMD Radeon 520
AMD Radeon 520
3.64%

Passmark

NVIDIA GRID K1
NVIDIA GRID K1
810
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730
801
NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GX2
NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GX2
797
AMD Radeon 520
AMD Radeon 520
787
ATI Radeon HD 5670
ATI Radeon HD 5670
786
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