GeForce 9800M GTS SLI vs GeForce 9800M GTX SLI

In this comparison between GeForce 9800M GTS SLI and GeForce 9800M GTX 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 9800M GTS SLI will be the best choice, for others GeForce 9800M GTX SLI will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.

GeForce 9800M GTS SLI and GeForce 9800M GTX SLI are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: GeForce 9800M GTS SLI and GeForce 9800M GTX 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 9800M GTS SLI or GeForce 9800M GTX SLI here:

Main Specs

  GeForce 9800M GTS SLI GeForce 9800M GTX SLI
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 150 Watt
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 512 MB 1 GB
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  • Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 150 Watt.
  • GeForce 9800M GTS SLI has 511 GB more memory, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.
  • Both cards are used in Laptops.
  • GeForce 9800M GTS SLI and GeForce 9800M GTX SLI are build with G9x architecture.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce 9800M GTS SLI is 100 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.
  • GeForce 9800M GTS SLI is manufactured by 55/65 nm process technology, and GeForce 9800M GTX SLI - by 65 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce 9800M GTS SLI and GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is 800 MHz.

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 GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 85% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.

Full Specs

  GeForce 9800M GTS SLI GeForce 9800M GTX SLI
Architecture G9x G9x
Code name NB9E-GT NB9E-GTX
Type Laptop Laptop
Release date 15 July 2008 15 July 2008
Pipelines 128 224
Core clock speed 600 MHz 500 MHz
Transistor count 1508 Million 3016 Million
Manufacturing process technology 55/65 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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