GeForce 9800 GTX vs Radeon HD 5970
When comparing GeForce 9800 GTX and Radeon HD 5970, 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 5970 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 9800 GTX
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Radeon HD 5970
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Main Specs
GeForce 9800 GTX | Radeon HD 5970 | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 140 Watt | 294 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 mini-DisplayPort |
- Radeon HD 5970 has 110% 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 5970.
- Both cards are used in Desktops.
- GeForce 9800 GTX is build with Tesla architecture, and Radeon HD 5970 - with TeraScale 2.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 9800 GTX is 963 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 5970.
- GeForce 9800 GTX is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 5970 - by 40 nm process technology.
- Radeon HD 5970 is 295 mm longer, than GeForce 9800 GTX.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 5970 is 2900 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800 GTX.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 0−1 | 10−12 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 6−7 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
low / 720p | 1−2 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 2400% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | − | 20−22 |
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 Radeon HD 5970. | ||
low / 768p | 60−65 | 180−190 |
medium / 768p | 27−30 | 150−160 |
ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 75−80 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 45−50 |
4K / 2160p | − | 30−33 |
high / 768p | 16−18 | 110−120 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 375% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 30−33 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800 GTX in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 95−100 |
medium / 768p | 10−11 | 80−85 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 50−55 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Dota 2 is 210% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
4K / 2160p | − | 5−6 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 30−33 |
medium / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
high / 1080p | − | 20−22 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 80−85 |
medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Fortnite is 272% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX. | ||
high / 1080p | 0−1 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 5−6 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 21−24 |
low / 768p | 18−20 | 70−75 |
medium / 768p | − | 60−65 |
high / 1080p | 0−1 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 9−10 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
medium / 720p | 12−14 | − |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Grand Theft Auto V is 278% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 7−8 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 5−6 |
4K / 2160p | − | 1−2 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 21−24 |
medium / 1080p | − | 10−11 |
low / 768p | 75−80 | 100−110 |
high / 1080p | 27−30 | − |
ultra / 1080p | − | 95−100 |
medium / 1080p | − | 100−105 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Minecraft is 36% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 20−22 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
low / 720p | 8−9 | 45−50 |
medium / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 487% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 0−1 | 21−24 |
medium / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
low / 768p | 0−1 | 40−45 |
medium / 768p | − | 24−27 |
high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 8−9 |
4K / 2160p | − | 7−8 |
low / 768p | 45−50 | 95−100 |
medium / 768p | 14−16 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 27−30 |
high / 768p | 12−14 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in World of Tanks is 168% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX. |
Full Specs
GeForce 9800 GTX | Radeon HD 5970 | |
Architecture | Tesla | TeraScale 2 |
Code name | G92 | Hemlock |
Type | Desktop | Desktop |
Release date | 28 March 2008 | 18 November 2009 |
Pipelines | 128 | 1600 |
Core clock speed | 1688 MHz | 725 MHz |
Transistor count | 754 million | 2,154 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 65 nm | 40 nm |
Texture fill rate | 43.2 billion/sec | 58.00 |
Floating-point performance | 432.1 gflops | 2x 2,320.0 gflops |
Length | 10.5" (26.7 cm) | 305 mm |
Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 256 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 1100 MHz | 4000 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 70.4 GB/s | 128.0 GB/s |
DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 11.2 (11_0) |
Shader Model | 4.0 | 5.0 |
OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.4 |
OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.2 |
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 | |