NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS review. Specs and Benchmarks

Detailed Review of the NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS

Ranked 834 in CpusData's performance ranking, the NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS delivers exceptional graphics capabilities tailored for gamers and professionals alike.

  • Manufacturer: NVIDIA
  • Year of Manufacture: 2008
  • Process Technology: 55 / 65 nm
  • Power Consumption: 75 Watt (TDP)

Performance Specifications

The NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS operates at a base clock frequency of 600 MHz, with the potential to overclock up to . This card is equipped with 1 GB of high-speed memory, featuring a clock rate of 800 MHz and an impressive memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

Key Features and Compatibility

In this section, we explore the technologies integrated into the NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS, 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 9800M GTS.

Performance NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS in Popular Games

We present test results showcasing the performance of the NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS 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 9800M GTS 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 9800M GTS, for general information about it.

Place in performance rating: 926
Architecture: G9x
Code name: G94
Type: Laptop
Release date: 15 July 2008 (13 years ago)
Price now: $230
Value for money: 0.03
GPU code name: NB9E-GT
Market segment: Laptop

Technical specs

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

Pipelines: 64
Core clock speed: 600 MHz
Transistor count: 505 million
Manufacturing process technology: 55 / 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP): 75 Watt
Texture fill rate: 19.20
Floating-point performance: 192 gflops
CUDA cores: 64
Gigaflops: 240
Pipelines / CUDA cores: 64
Number of transistors: 505 million
Thermal design power (TDP): 75 Watt

Compatibility, dimensions and requirements

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

Interface: PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors: None
Laptop size: large

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 9800M GTS.

Memory type: GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount: 1 GB
Memory bus width: 256 Bit
Memory clock speed: 800 MHz
Memory bandwidth: 51.2 GB/s
Shared memory: -

Video outputs and ports

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

Display Connectors: No outputs

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.

CUDA: +
HybridPower: +
PureVideo HD: +

API support

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

DirectX: 11.1 (10_0)
OpenGL: 3.3

Overall gaming performance

Performance Testing Results The following tests display the FPS results for the NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS across various screen resolutions, aligned with the recommendations provided by game developers. Benchmarking Note: Please note that the performance benchmarks for the NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS 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 9800M GTS in Benchmarks

The performance of the NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS 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

AMD Radeon HD 8470D
AMD Radeon HD 8470D
1.74%
AMD Radeon HD 8510G
AMD Radeon HD 8510G
1.69%
NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS
NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS
1.69%
ATI Radeon HD 5550
ATI Radeon HD 5550
1.67%
NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GSO
NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GSO
1.65%

3DMark Vantage Performance

Intel HD Graphics 615
Intel HD Graphics 615
4102
AMD Radeon HD 8670M
AMD Radeon HD 8670M
4077
NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS
NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS
4060
AMD Radeon HD 6650M
AMD Radeon HD 6650M
4051
NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GT
NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GT
4011

Passmark

AMD Radeon HD 6490M
AMD Radeon HD 6490M
377
AMD Radeon HD 8470D
AMD Radeon HD 8470D
375
NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS
NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS
366
AMD Radeon HD 8510G
AMD Radeon HD 8510G
365
ATI Radeon HD 5550
ATI Radeon HD 5550
360
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