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    GeForce 9800M GTS SLI vs Radeon RX 550X

    When comparing GeForce 9800M GTS SLI and Radeon RX 550X, 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 RX 550X 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 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:

    GeForce 9800M GTS SLI Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce 9800M GTS SLI Radeon RX 550X
    Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 50 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x8
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 512 MB 4 GB
    Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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    • GeForce 9800M GTS SLI has 200% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 550X.
    • GeForce 9800M GTS SLI has 508 GB more memory, than Radeon RX 550X.
    • GeForce 9800M GTS SLI is used in Laptops, and Radeon RX 550X - in Desktops.
    • GeForce 9800M GTS SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Radeon RX 550X - with GCN 4.0.
    • Core clock speed of Radeon RX 550X is 500 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
    • GeForce 9800M GTS SLI is manufactured by 55/65 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 550X - by 14 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 550X is 5200 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 5−6 10−11
    ultra / 1080p 3−4 6−7
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
    low / 720p 14−16 21−24
    medium / 1080p 7−8 12−14
    The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 85% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.

    Full Specs

      GeForce 9800M GTS SLI Radeon RX 550X
    Architecture G9x GCN 4.0
    Code name NB9E-GT Lexa
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 15 July 2008 16 December 2018
    Pipelines 128 512
    Core clock speed 600 MHz 1100 MHz
    Boost Clock 1183 MHz
    Transistor count 1508 Million 2,200 million
    Manufacturing process technology 55/65 nm 14 nm
    Texture fill rate 37.86
    Floating-point performance 1,211 gflops
    Length 145 mm
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 800 MHz 6000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 96 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 12 (12_0)
    Shader Model 6.4
    OpenGL 4.6
    OpenCL 2.0
    Vulkan 1.2.131
    CUDA +
    SLI options +
    Laptop size large
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