GeForce 9800 GTX vs Radeon HD 4870 X2

When comparing GeForce 9800 GTX and Radeon HD 4870 X2, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce 9800 GTX and Radeon HD 4870 X2 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 9800 GTX
Radeon HD 4870 X2

Main Specs

  GeForce 9800 GTX Radeon HD 4870 X2
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 286 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 512 MB 1 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x S-Video 2x DVI, 1x S-Video
 
  • Radeon HD 4870 X2 has 104% more power consumption, than GeForce 9800 GTX.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce 9800 GTX has 511 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce 9800 GTX is build with Tesla architecture, and Radeon HD 4870 X2 - with TeraScale.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce 9800 GTX is 988 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
  • GeForce 9800 GTX is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 4870 X2 - by 55 nm process technology.
  • Radeon HD 4870 X2 is 257 mm longer, than GeForce 9800 GTX.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 4870 X2 is 2500 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800 GTX.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 3−4
ultra / 1080p 1−2
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 1−2 14−16
medium / 1080p 0−1 6−7
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 4870 X2 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1400% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX.

Full Specs

  GeForce 9800 GTX Radeon HD 4870 X2
Architecture Tesla TeraScale
Code name G92 R700
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 28 March 2008 12 August 2008
Pipelines 128 800
Core clock speed 1688 MHz 700 MHz
Transistor count 754 million 956 million
Manufacturing process technology 65 nm 55 nm
Texture fill rate 43.2 billion/sec 28.00
Floating-point performance 432.1 gflops 2x 1,120.0 gflops
Length 10.5" (26.7 cm) 267 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1100 MHz 3600 MHz
Memory bandwidth 70.4 GB/s 115.2 GB/s
DirectX 11.1 (10_0) 10.1 (10_1)
Shader Model 4.0 4.1
OpenGL 2.1 3.3
OpenCL 1.1 1.1
Vulkan N/A 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