GeForce 9800M GTS SLI vs Radeon R7 M270DX

When comparing GeForce 9800M GTS SLI and Radeon R7 M270DX, 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 GTS SLI and Radeon R7 M270DX is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce 9800M GTS SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce 9800M GTS 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 GTS SLI here:

Main Specs

  GeForce 9800M GTS SLI Radeon R7 M270DX
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt
Interface IGP
Memory type GDDR3 System Shared
Maximum RAM amount 512 MB
Display Connectors No outputs
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  • GeForce 9800M GTS SLI is used in Laptops, and Radeon R7 M270DX - in Desktops.
  • GeForce 9800M GTS SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Radeon R7 M270DX - with GCN 3.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon R7 M270DX is 300 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
  • GeForce 9800M GTS SLI is manufactured by 55/65 nm process technology, and Radeon R7 M270DX - by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 5−6 2−3
ultra / 1080p 3−4 0−1
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 14−16 12−14
medium / 1080p 7−8 3−4
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTS SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 50% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.

Full Specs

  GeForce 9800M GTS SLI Radeon R7 M270DX
Architecture G9x GCN 3.0
Code name NB9E-GT Topaz
Type Laptop Desktop
Release date 15 July 2008 11 June 2014
Pipelines 128 384
Core clock speed 600 MHz 900 MHz
Boost Clock 940 MHz
Transistor count 1508 Million 1,550 million
Manufacturing process technology 55/65 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 22.56
Memory bus width 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 800 MHz
Shared memory -
DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 6.3
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 2.0
Vulkan 1.2.131
CUDA +
SLI options +
Laptop size large
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