GeForce 9800M GTS SLI vs Radeon R9 M390
When comparing GeForce 9800M GTS SLI and Radeon R9 M390, 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 R9 M390 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 9800M GTS SLI and Radeon R9 M390 are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: GeForce 9800M GTS SLI and Radeon R9 M390 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 9800M GTS SLI or Radeon R9 M390 here:
Main Specs
GeForce 9800M GTS SLI
Radeon R9 M390
Power consumption (TDP)
150 Watt
Memory type
GDDR3
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
512 MB
2 GB
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GeForce 9800M GTS SLI has 510 GB more memory, than Radeon R9 M390.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
GeForce 9800M GTS SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Radeon R9 M390 - with GCN.
GeForce 9800M GTS SLI is manufactured by 55/65 nm process technology, and Radeon R9 M390 - by 28 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
5−6
18−20
ultra / 1080p
3−4
10−11
QHD / 1440p
0−1
5−6
4K / 2160p
−
4−5
low / 720p
14−16
35−40
medium / 1080p
7−8
21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 214% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
high / 1080p
10−11
27−30
ultra / 1080p
9−10
24−27
QHD / 1440p
0−1
10−12
4K / 2160p
−
7−8
low / 720p
21−24
60−65
medium / 1080p
10−11
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Battlefield 5 is 184% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
high / 1080p
45−50
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
GeForce 9800M GTS SLI and Radeon R9 M390 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
120−130
220−230
medium / 768p
95−100
190−200
ultra / 1080p
45−50
110−120
QHD / 1440p
24−27
65−70
4K / 2160p
−
35−40
high / 768p
70−75
150−160
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 106% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
low / 768p
55−60
55−60
ultra / 1080p
16−18
45−50
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 25% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
low / 768p
75−80
110−120
medium / 768p
50−55
100−110
ultra / 1080p
27−30
70−75
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Dota 2 is 86% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
high / 1080p
7−8
21−24
ultra / 1080p
6−7
18−20
QHD / 1440p
−
16−18
4K / 2160p
3−4
7−8
low / 720p
16−18
45−50
medium / 1080p
7−8
21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Far Cry 5 is 187% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
high / 1080p
14−16
27−30
ultra / 1080p
9−10
21−24
QHD / 1440p
−
16−18
low / 720p
55−60
110−120
medium / 1080p
18−20
60−65
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Fortnite is 128% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
high / 1080p
10−11
30−33
ultra / 1080p
10−11
21−24
QHD / 1440p
0−1
12−14
4K / 2160p
−
10−12
low / 720p
21−24
60−65
medium / 1080p
12−14
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Forza Horizon 4 is 164% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
low / 768p
45−50
95−100
medium / 768p
40−45
85−90
high / 1080p
10−11
35−40
ultra / 1080p
5−6
14−16
QHD / 1440p
0−1
5−6
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Grand Theft Auto V is 126% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
high / 1080p
4−5
10−12
ultra / 1080p
2−3
9−10
4K / 2160p
0−1
3−4
low / 720p
10−11
35−40
medium / 1080p
5−6
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Metro Exodus is 260% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
low / 768p
90−95
110−120
high / 1080p
85−90
−
ultra / 1080p
75−80
−
medium / 1080p
90−95
110−120
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Minecraft is 25% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
high / 1080p
16−18
24−27
ultra / 1080p
14−16
18−20
low / 720p
27−30
65−70
medium / 1080p
16−18
27−30
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 84% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
high / 1080p
−
14−16
ultra / 1080p
7−8
10−11
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
10−11
30−35
medium / 1080p
−
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 133% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
low / 768p
21−24
65−70
medium / 768p
14−16
40−45
high / 1080p
8−9
21−24
ultra / 1080p
5−6
12−14
4K / 2160p
−
9−10
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 200% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
low / 768p
80−85
100−110
medium / 768p
40−45
65−70
ultra / 1080p
16−18
35−40
high / 768p
30−35
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M390 in World of Tanks is 53% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
Full Specs
GeForce 9800M GTS SLI
Radeon R9 M390
Architecture
G9x
GCN
Code name
NB9E-GT
Pitcairn
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
15 July 2008
9 June 2015
Pipelines
128
1024
Core clock speed
600 MHz
Transistor count
1508 Million
5000 Million
Manufacturing process technology
55/65 nm
28 nm
Memory bus width
256 Bit
256 Bit
Memory clock speed
800 MHz
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
DirectX 10, Shader 4.0
OpenGL
4.4
OpenCL
Not Listed
CUDA
+
FreeSync
+
Bus support
PCIe 3.0
SLI options
+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
242 Mh/s
Laptop size
large
large
Eyefinity
+
HD3D
+
PowerTune
+
DualGraphics
+
ZeroCore
+
Switchable graphics
+
Mantle
+
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