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    GeForce 9800M GT SLI vs GeForce GTX 590

    When comparing GeForce 9800M GT SLI and GeForce GTX 590, 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 9800M GT SLI and GeForce GTX 590 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    GeForce 9800M GT SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce 9800M GT 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 GT SLI here:

    GeForce 9800M GT SLI Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce 9800M GT SLI GeForce GTX 590
    Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 365 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors Two 8-pin
    Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 512 MB 3072 MB (1536 MB per GPU)
    Display Connectors 3x DVI, 1x mini-DisplayPort
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    • GeForce GTX 590 has 180% more power consumption, than GeForce 9800M GT SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 590 has 2560 GB more memory, than GeForce 9800M GT SLI.
    • GeForce 9800M GT SLI is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 590 - in Desktops.
    • GeForce 9800M GT SLI is build with G9x architecture, and GeForce GTX 590 - with Fermi.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 590 is 715 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GT SLI.
    • GeForce 9800M GT SLI is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 590 - by 40 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 590 is 907 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GT SLI.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 5−6 16−18
    ultra / 1080p 3−4 10−11
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 4−5
    low / 720p 14−16 35−40
    medium / 1080p 7−8 21−24
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 590 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 200% more, than GeForce 9800M GT SLI.

    Full Specs

      GeForce 9800M GT SLI GeForce GTX 590
    Architecture G9x Fermi
    Code name NB9E-GT2 GF110
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 15 July 2008 24 March 2011
    Pipelines 192 1024
    Core clock speed 500 MHz 1215 MHz
    Transistor count 1508 Million 3,000 million
    Manufacturing process technology 65 nm 40 nm
    Texture fill rate 77.7 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 2x 1,244.2 gflops
    Length 11" (280 mm) (27.9 cm)
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 768-bit (384-bit per GPU)
    Memory clock speed 800 MHz 1707 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 327.7 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 12 (11_0)
    Shader Model 5.1
    OpenGL 4.2
    OpenCL 1.1
    Vulkan N/A
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 1024
    Bus support 16x PCI-E 2.0
    Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
    SLI options + +
    Multi monitor support +
    HDMI +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI Internal
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 107 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
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