GeForce 9800M GTX SLI vs Quadro FX 4800
In this comparison between GeForce 9800M GTX SLI and Quadro FX 4800 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 GTX SLI will be the best choice, for others Quadro FX 4800 will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
Quadro FX 4800
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GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce 9800M GTX 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 GTX SLI here:
Main Specs
GeForce 9800M GTX SLI | Quadro FX 4800 | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | 150 Watt |
Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | |
Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | |
Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR3 |
Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 1536 MB |
Display Connectors | 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort, 1x S-Video | |
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- Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 150 Watt.
- Quadro FX 4800 has 1535 GB more memory, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.
- GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is used in Laptops, and Quadro FX 4800 - in Desktops.
- GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Quadro FX 4800 - with Tesla 2.0.
- Core clock speed of Quadro FX 4800 is 102 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.
- GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Quadro FX 4800 - by 55 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Quadro FX 4800 is 800 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 10−11 | 2−3 |
ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 0−1 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 12−14 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 3−4 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 150% more, than Quadro FX 4800. | ||
high / 1080p | 16−18 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 4−5 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 35−40 | 14−16 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 5−6 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Battlefield 5 is 187% more, than Quadro FX 4800. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
high / 1080p | − | 40−45 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro FX 4800 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI. | ||
low / 768p | 170−180 | 120−130 |
medium / 768p | 140−150 | 90−95 |
ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 35−40 |
QHD / 1440p | 40−45 | 21−24 |
4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 16−18 |
high / 768p | 100−110 | 65−70 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 58% more, than Quadro FX 4800. | ||
low / 768p | 55−60 | 65−70 |
ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 18−20 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
GeForce 9800M GTX SLI and Quadro FX 4800 have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 75−80 |
medium / 768p | 75−80 | 45−50 |
ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 20−22 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Dota 2 is 50% more, than Quadro FX 4800. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 2−3 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 2−3 |
4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 2−3 |
low / 720p | 27−30 | 10−11 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 3−4 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Far Cry 5 is 250% more, than Quadro FX 4800. | ||
high / 1080p | 18−20 | 10−11 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 5−6 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 3−4 |
low / 720p | 75−80 | 50−55 |
medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 10−11 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Fortnite is 94% more, than Quadro FX 4800. | ||
high / 1080p | 16−18 | 5−6 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 3−4 |
4K / 2160p | − | 2−3 |
low / 720p | 35−40 | 16−18 |
medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 8−9 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 150% more, than Quadro FX 4800. | ||
low / 768p | 65−70 | 45−50 |
medium / 768p | 55−60 | − |
high / 1080p | 18−20 | 4−5 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 2−3 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
medium / 720p | − | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 72% more, than Quadro FX 4800. | ||
high / 1080p | 6−7 | 1−2 |
ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 18−20 | 4−5 |
medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 3−4 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Metro Exodus is 266% more, than Quadro FX 4800. | ||
low / 768p | 100−110 | 90−95 |
high / 1080p | − | 80−85 |
ultra / 1080p | 90−95 | 70−75 |
medium / 1080p | 95−100 | 85−90 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Minecraft is 16% more, than Quadro FX 4800. | ||
high / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 12−14 |
low / 720p | 40−45 | 27−30 |
medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 44% more, than Quadro FX 4800. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | − |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | − |
low / 720p | 18−20 | 6−7 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 216% more, than Quadro FX 4800. | ||
low / 768p | 35−40 | 9−10 |
medium / 768p | 21−24 | 8−9 |
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 4−5 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 3−4 |
4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 1−2 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 240% more, than Quadro FX 4800. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 70−75 |
medium / 768p | 50−55 | 35−40 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 12−14 |
high / 768p | 45−50 | 30−35 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in World of Tanks is 42% more, than Quadro FX 4800. |
Full Specs
GeForce 9800M GTX SLI | Quadro FX 4800 | |
Architecture | G9x | Tesla 2.0 |
Code name | NB9E-GTX | GT200B |
Type | Laptop | Workstation |
Release date | 15 July 2008 | 11 November 2008 |
Pipelines | 224 | 192 |
Core clock speed | 500 MHz | 602 MHz |
Transistor count | 3016 Million | 1,400 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 65 nm | 55 nm |
Texture fill rate | 38.53 | |
Floating-point performance | 462.3 gflops | |
Length | 267 mm | |
Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 384 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 800 MHz | 1600 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | |
Shared memory | - | |
DirectX | DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 | 11.1 (10_0) |
Shader Model | 4.0 | |
OpenGL | 3.3 | |
OpenCL | 1.1 | |
Vulkan | N/A | |
CUDA | + | 1.3 |
SLI options | + | |
Laptop size | large | |
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