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NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT

NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT

Graphics Processor

G92

Cores

112

TMUs

56

ROPs

16

About the NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT

The NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT leverages NVIDIA's advanced GPU architecture to deliver high-performance computing capabilities. With 512 MB of memory size, 112 cores, 256 bit bus width, this graphics card is engineered for demanding applications.

Performance benchmarks show the NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT competing effectively against both higher-end and mainstream alternatives. The graphics processor, graphics card, clock speeds, memory, render config, theoretical performance, board design, graphics features features enhance overall system efficiency and reliability.

Key specifications include G92 graphics processor, 112 cores, 56 tmus and more. The NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT is designed to meet the needs of users requiring robust graphics performance for modern applications and workloads.

Technical Specifications

Graphics Processor

G92

Cores

112

TMUs

56

ROPs

16

Memory Size

512 MB

Memory Type

GDDR3

Bus Width

256 bit

Detailed Information

Graphics Processor

GPU NameG92
GPU VariantG92-270-A2
ArchitectureTesla
FoundryTSMC
Process Size65 nm
Transistors754 million
Density2.3M / mm²
Die Size324 mm²
Chip PackageFCBGA-1148

Graphics Card

Release DateJul 21st, 2008
GenerationGeForce 9(9800)
PredecessorGeForce 8
SuccessorGeForce 200
ProductionEnd-of-life
Launch Price160 USD
Bus InterfacePCIe 2.0 x16
Reviews46 in our database

Clock Speeds

GPU Clock600 MHz
Shader Clock1500 MHz
Memory Clock900 MHz1800 Mbps effective

Memory

Memory Size512 MB
Memory TypeGDDR3
Memory Bus256 bit
Bandwidth57.60 GB/s

Render Config

Shading Units112
TMUs56
ROPs16
SM Count14
L2 Cache64 KB

Theoretical Performance

Pixel Rate9.600 GPixel/s
Texture Rate33.60 GTexel/s
FP32 (float)336.0 GFLOPS

Board Design

Slot WidthSingle-slot
Length229 mm9 inches
Height111 mm4.4 inches
TDP125 W
Suggested PSU300 W
Outputs2x DVI1x S-Video
Power Connectors1x 6-pin
Board NumberP360 SKU 50,P392 SKU 51, P393 SKU 0, P393 SKU 4, P393 SKU 14

Graphics Features

DirectX11.1 (10_0)
OpenGL3.3
OpenCL1.1
VulkanN/A
CUDA1.1
Shader Model4.0

Performance Comparison

Relative Performance Benchmarks

GeForce RTX 50907006%
GeForce RTX 40905344%
GeForce RTX 50804617%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER4122%
GeForce RTX 40804087%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX4085%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti4026%
Radeon RX 9070 XT3847%
Radeon RX 7900 XT3517%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti3453%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER3450%
Radeon RX 90703446%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti3157%
GeForce RTX 50703126%
GeForce RTX 30903080%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti3039%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER2942%
Radeon RX 7900 GRE2897%
Radeon RX 6950 XT2849%
GeForce RTX 40702810%
Radeon RX 6900 XT2782%
GeForce RTX 30802738%
Radeon RX 7800 XT2730%
Radeon RX 6800 XT2633%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB2444%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB2429%
Radeon RX 7700 XT2393%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB2320%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti2316%
Radeon RX 68002238%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB2190%
GeForce RTX 30702167%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti2148%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB2139%
GeForce RTX 50602106%
Radeon RX 6750 XT2054%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti1897%
Radeon RX 6700 XT1863%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER1731%
Radeon RX 7600 XT1716%
GeForce RTX 40601711%
Arc B5801708%
GeForce RTX 50501664%
GeForce RTX 20801651%
Radeon RX 6650 XT1615%
Radeon RX 76001612%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER1535%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti1519%
Arc A7701517%
GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB1462%
Radeon RX 6600 XT1441%
Radeon VII1437%
Arc A7501408%
Radeon RX 5700 XT1376%
GeForce RTX 20701356%
Radeon RX 66001295%
Arc A5801258%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER1257%
Radeon RX Vega 641203%
GeForce RTX 20601165%
Radeon RX 57001159%
GeForce GTX 10801137%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti1116%
Radeon RX 5600 XT1105%
Radeon RX Vega 561050%
GeForce GTX 10701012%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER959%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti958%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti907%
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB902%
Radeon R9 FURY X892%
GeForce GTX 1660882%
Radeon RX 590833%
Radeon R9 FURY812%
GeForce GTX 980802%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER794%
Radeon RX 6500 XT784%
Radeon RX 5500 XT777%
Radeon RX 580771%
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB751%
Radeon R9 390X741%
GeForce GTX 690732%
Radeon RX 480726%
Radeon HD 7990722%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti709%
GeForce GTX 970691%
Radeon R9 290X689%
Radeon R9 390678%
Radeon RX 570669%
Radeon R9 290635%
Radeon RX 470627%
GeForce GTX 1650590%
Radeon RX 6400578%
Arc A380570%
GeForce GTX 780569%
Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition514%
GeForce GTX 590514%
Radeon R9 280X506%
Radeon HD 6990495%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti471%
GeForce GTX 680460%
Radeon R9 380456%
Radeon HD 7970456%
GeForce GTX 770454%
Radeon R9 285451%
GeForce GTX 960437%
GeForce GTX 670426%
Radeon HD 5970385%
GeForce GTX 1630385%
Radeon HD 7950378%
GeForce GTX 1050377%
GeForce GTX 760374%
GeForce GTX 580374%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti372%
Radeon R9 270X368%
Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition359%
GeForce GTX 950356%
Radeon RX 560335%
GeForce GTX 570330%
GeForce GTX 660329%
Radeon RX 460327%
Radeon R7 370327%
Radeon HD 6970316%
GeForce GTX 480302%
Radeon HD 7850297%
GeForce GTX 295291%
Radeon HD 6950281%
GeForce GTX 750 Ti280%
Radeon HD 4870 X2275%
GeForce GTX 560 Ti274%
Radeon HD 5870265%
Radeon HD 6870249%
GeForce GTX 470240%
GeForce GTX 650 Ti230%
Radeon HD 5850226%
GeForce GTX 285210%
Radeon HD 6850206%
GeForce GTX 280193%
Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition193%
GeForce GTX 275192%
GeForce GT 1030190%
GeForce GTX 460187%
Radeon HD 4890180%
Radeon HD 6790177%
Radeon HD 5830169%
GeForce GTX 650159%
GeForce GTX 550 Ti158%
Radeon HD 4870156%
GeForce GTX 260154%
Radeon HD 5770152%
Radeon HD 7750150%
Radeon HD 5750132%
GeForce GTS 450127%
GeForce GTS 250124%
Radeon HD 4850121%
Radeon HD 4770115%
Radeon HD 4830107%
Radeon HD 6670104%
GeForce 9800 GTCurrent GPU100%
GeForce GT 64097%
Radeon HD 567090%
GeForce 9600 GT85%
GeForce GT 24074%
GeForce GT 44072%
Radeon HD 467069%
Radeon HD 557063%
GeForce GT 43062%
GeForce GT 22048%
GeForce GT 52039%
Radeon HD 645037%
Radeon HD 545031%
Radeon HD 455024%
GeForce 9400 GT20%
GeForce 21015%
GeForce 9800 GTCurrent GPU100%
GeForce 9800 GTCurrent GPU100%

Frequently Asked Questions About the NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT

Common Questions About This Graphics Card

The NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT features 512 MB of GDDR3 graphics memory. This 512 MB VRAM capacity provides ample memory for modern gaming and professional applications, allowing for high-resolution textures and smooth performance in demanding workloads. The generous memory allocation ensures excellent performance in memory-intensive tasks like 4K gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering.

The NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT is equipped with 112 cores, delivering powerful parallel processing capabilities. These cores handle complex graphics computations, enabling smooth gameplay, fast rendering, and efficient multitasking across various applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT utilizes a 256 bit memory interface, which determines the data transfer rate between the GPU and its memory. This 256 bit bus width, combined with GDDR3, ensures fast memory access and excellent performance in memory-intensive applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT is built on NVIDIA's Tesla architecture. This architecture represents a significant advancement in graphics processing technology, offering improved performance per watt, enhanced features, and better support for modern gaming technologies and APIs.

The NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 125 W, which indicates its typical power consumption under load. This power requirement means you'll need a compatible power supply unit with adequate wattage and the necessary PCIe power connectors to run this graphics card effectively.

The NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT delivers strong gaming performance suitable for modern titles at various resolutions. Performance benchmarks show it competing effectively in its class. With 512 MB and 112, this graphics card can handle AAA games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions with high settings, while also supporting 4K gaming at adjusted quality settings depending on the title.

To use the NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT, you'll need a compatible motherboard with a PCIe x16 slot (PCIe 3.0 or 4.0), a power supply unit with sufficient wattage (recommended 125 W TDP or higher), and adequate case space for the graphics card. The NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT is compatible with modern operating systems including Windows 10/11 and Linux distributions with proper drivers. Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for optimal performance.

The NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT is an excellent choice for gaming, content creation, and general graphics workloads. With 512 MB and 112, it's well-suited for real-time ray tracing, DLSS technology, video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking. Whether you're building a gaming rig or a professional workstation, the NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT offers the performance needed for demanding applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT performs comparably to graphics cards like Radeon HD 4830 and Radeon HD 6670. Performance benchmarks indicate that Radeon HD 4830 is approximately 7% faster, while Radeon HD 6670 is approximately 4% faster when compared to the NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT. For detailed side-by-side specifications and performance comparisons, use our comparison tools available on this page.

The NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT is fully supported by NVIDIA's latest driver suite (NVIDIA Game Ready and Studio drivers), which are regularly updated to optimize performance for new game releases and improve stability. NVIDIA provides comprehensive driver support with features like automatic updates, game optimizations, and performance monitoring tools to help you get the most out of your NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT graphics card.

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