GeForce 8800M GTX SLI vs GeForce 9800M GT SLI

In this comparison between GeForce 8800M GTX SLI and GeForce 9800M GT SLI you will find out which graphics card performs better in today's games. Bear in mind that third-party versions may have more efficient cooling and higher clock speeds. This will increase cards' performance, though not by much. In addition to raw power you should also take into account the dimensions. Thicker models simply will not fit into a small mini-ITX case. The resolution of your monitor also affects the choice, since 4K gameplay requires a more powerful GPU. And don't overspend on the graphics card. Other parts of your build may also need to be upgraded, save some money for the CPU or power supply. For some people GeForce 8800M GTX SLI will be the best choice, for others GeForce 9800M GT SLI will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.

GeForce 8800M GTX SLI and GeForce 9800M GT SLI are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: GeForce 8800M GTX SLI and GeForce 9800M GT SLI are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 8800M GTX SLI or GeForce 9800M GT SLI here:

Main Specs

  GeForce 8800M GTX SLI GeForce 9800M GT SLI
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 130 Watt
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 512 MB 512 MB
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  • Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 130 Watt.
  • GeForce 8800M GTX SLI and GeForce 9800M GT SLI have maximum RAM of 512 GB.
  • Both cards are used in Laptops.
  • GeForce 8800M GTX SLI and GeForce 9800M GT SLI are build with G9x architecture.
  • Both graphics cards have the same core clock speed.
  • GeForce 8800M GTX SLI and GeForce 9800M GT SLI are manufactured by 65 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce 8800M GTX SLI and GeForce 9800M GT SLI is 800 MHz.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 6−7 5−6
ultra / 1080p 4−5 3−4
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 16−18 14−16
medium / 1080p 7−8 7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 8800M GTX SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 14% more, than GeForce 9800M GT SLI.

Full Specs

  GeForce 8800M GTX SLI GeForce 9800M GT SLI
Architecture G9x G9x
Code name NB8E-GTX NB9E-GT2
Type Laptop Laptop
Release date 19 November 2007 15 July 2008
Pipelines 192 192
Core clock speed 500 MHz 500 MHz
Transistor count 1508 Million 1508 Million
Manufacturing process technology 65 nm 65 nm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 800 MHz 800 MHz
Shared memory - -
DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 DirectX 10, Shader 4.0
CUDA +
SLI options +
Laptop size large large
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