GeForce 9800 GTX vs GeForce 9800M GTX SLI

When choosing between GeForce 9800 GTX and GeForce 9800M GTX SLI, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between GeForce 9800 GTX and GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.

GeForce 9800 GTX

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GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce 9800M GTX SLI here:

GeForce 9800M GTX SLI Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce 9800 GTX	GeForce 9800M GTX SLI
Power consumption (TDP)	140 Watt	150 Watt
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	2x 6-pin
Memory type	GDDR3	GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount	512 MB	1 GB
Display Connectors	2x DVI, 1x S-Video
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GeForce 9800M GTX SLI has 7% more power consumption, than GeForce 9800 GTX.
GeForce 9800 GTX has 511 GB more memory, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.
GeForce 9800 GTX is used in Desktops, and GeForce 9800M GTX SLI - in Laptops.
GeForce 9800 GTX is build with Tesla architecture, and GeForce 9800M GTX SLI - with G9x.
Core clock speed of GeForce 9800 GTX is 1188 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.
GeForce 9800 GTX and GeForce 9800M GTX SLI are manufactured by 65 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce 9800 GTX is 300 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	0−1	10−11
ultra / 1080p	−	6−7
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	1−2	21−24
medium / 1080p	0−1	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 2100% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX.
high / 1080p	−	16−18
ultra / 1080p	−	14−16
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	0−1	35−40
medium / 1080p	−	18−20
low / 768p	50−55	45−50
high / 1080p	45−50	−
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800 GTX in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.
low / 768p	60−65	170−180
medium / 768p	27−30	140−150
ultra / 1080p	7−8	70−75
QHD / 1440p	−	40−45
4K / 2160p	−	30−33
high / 768p	16−18	100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 342% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX.
low / 768p	70−75	55−60
ultra / 1080p	0−1	27−30
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800 GTX in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.
low / 768p	45−50	90−95
medium / 768p	10−11	75−80
ultra / 1080p	0−1	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Dota 2 is 193% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX.
high / 1080p	−	12−14
ultra / 1080p	−	10−12
4K / 2160p	−	4−5
low / 720p	0−1	27−30
medium / 1080p	−	12−14
high / 1080p	−	18−20
ultra / 1080p	−	14−16
low / 720p	21−24	75−80
medium / 1080p	0−1	35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Fortnite is 250% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX.
high / 1080p	0−1	16−18
ultra / 1080p	−	14−16
QHD / 1440p	0−1	4−5
low / 720p	0−1	35−40
medium / 1080p	0−1	20−22
low / 768p	18−20	65−70
medium / 768p	−	55−60
high / 1080p	0−1	18−20
ultra / 1080p	−	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
medium / 720p	12−14	−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 252% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX.
high / 1080p	−	6−7
ultra / 1080p	−	5−6
4K / 2160p	−	1−2
low / 720p	0−1	18−20
medium / 1080p	−	9−10
low / 768p	75−80	100−110
high / 1080p	27−30	−
ultra / 1080p	−	90−95
medium / 1080p	−	95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Minecraft is 36% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX.
high / 1080p	−	18−20
ultra / 1080p	−	14−16
low / 720p	8−9	40−45
medium / 1080p	−	20−22
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 425% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX.
high / 1080p	−	12−14
ultra / 1080p	−	8−9
QHD / 1440p	−	0−1
low / 720p	0−1	18−20
medium / 1080p	−	12−14
low / 768p	0−1	35−40
medium / 768p	−	21−24
high / 1080p	−	12−14
ultra / 1080p	−	8−9
4K / 2160p	−	7−8
low / 768p	45−50	90−95
medium / 768p	14−16	50−55
ultra / 1080p	0−1	24−27
high / 768p	12−14	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in World of Tanks is 156% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX.

Full Specs

	GeForce 9800 GTX	GeForce 9800M GTX SLI
Architecture	Tesla	G9x
Code name	G92	NB9E-GTX
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Release date	28 March 2008	15 July 2008
Pipelines	128	224
Core clock speed	1688 MHz	500 MHz
Transistor count	754 million	3016 Million
Manufacturing process technology	65 nm	65 nm
Texture fill rate	43.2 billion/sec
Floating-point performance	432.1 gflops
Length	10.5" (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width	256 Bit	256 Bit
Memory clock speed	1100 MHz	800 MHz
Memory bandwidth	70.4 GB/s
Shared memory		-
DirectX	11.1 (10_0)	DirectX 10, Shader 4.0
Shader Model	4.0
OpenGL	2.1
OpenCL	1.1
Vulkan	N/A
CUDA	+	+
CUDA cores	128
Bus support	PCI-E 2.0
Height	4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options	+	+
Multi monitor support	+
HDMI	Via Adapter
Maximum VGA resolution	2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI	S/PDIF
Laptop size		large
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GeForce 9800 GTX vs GeForce 9800M GTX SLI

GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

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