GeForce 9800M GTX SLI vs Radeon HD 4890
When comparing GeForce 9800M GTX SLI and Radeon HD 4890, 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 GTX SLI and Radeon HD 4890 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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
Radeon HD 4890
Power consumption (TDP)
150 Watt
190 Watt
Interface
PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
2x 6-pin
Memory type
GDDR3
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
1 GB
1 GB
Display Connectors
2x DVI, 1x S-Video
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Radeon HD 4890 has 26% more power consumption, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.
GeForce 9800M GTX SLI and Radeon HD 4890 have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is used in Laptops, and Radeon HD 4890 - in Desktops.
GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Radeon HD 4890 - with TeraScale.
Core clock speed of Radeon HD 4890 is 350 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.
GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 4890 - by 55 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 4890 is 3100 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.
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
10−11
7−8
ultra / 1080p
6−7
4−5
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
21−24
16−18
medium / 1080p
12−14
8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 44% more, than Radeon HD 4890.
high / 1080p
16−18
12−14
ultra / 1080p
14−16
10−11
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
35−40
24−27
medium / 1080p
18−20
12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Battlefield 5 is 46% more, than Radeon HD 4890.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
high / 1080p
−
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
GeForce 9800M GTX SLI and Radeon HD 4890 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
170−180
140−150
medium / 768p
140−150
110−120
ultra / 1080p
70−75
55−60
QHD / 1440p
40−45
30−33
4K / 2160p
30−33
27−30
high / 768p
100−110
80−85
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 25% more, than Radeon HD 4890.
low / 768p
55−60
55−60
ultra / 1080p
27−30
20−22
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than Radeon HD 4890.
low / 768p
90−95
80−85
medium / 768p
75−80
60−65
ultra / 1080p
45−50
35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Dota 2 is 20% more, than Radeon HD 4890.
high / 1080p
12−14
8−9
ultra / 1080p
10−12
8−9
4K / 2160p
4−5
3−4
low / 720p
27−30
18−20
medium / 1080p
12−14
9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Far Cry 5 is 55% more, than Radeon HD 4890.
high / 1080p
18−20
14−16
ultra / 1080p
14−16
10−11
low / 720p
75−80
60−65
medium / 1080p
35−40
24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Fortnite is 32% more, than Radeon HD 4890.
high / 1080p
16−18
12−14
ultra / 1080p
14−16
10−12
QHD / 1440p
4−5
1−2
low / 720p
35−40
27−30
medium / 1080p
20−22
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 46% more, than Radeon HD 4890.
low / 768p
65−70
50−55
medium / 768p
55−60
45−50
high / 1080p
18−20
12−14
ultra / 1080p
8−9
6−7
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 31% more, than Radeon HD 4890.
high / 1080p
6−7
5−6
ultra / 1080p
5−6
3−4
4K / 2160p
1−2
0−1
low / 720p
18−20
12−14
medium / 1080p
9−10
6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Metro Exodus is 42% more, than Radeon HD 4890.
low / 768p
100−110
95−100
high / 1080p
−
90−95
ultra / 1080p
90−95
80−85
medium / 1080p
95−100
90−95
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Minecraft is 8% more, than Radeon HD 4890.
high / 1080p
18−20
16−18
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
40−45
30−35
medium / 1080p
20−22
18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 20% more, than Radeon HD 4890.
high / 1080p
12−14
−
ultra / 1080p
8−9
7−8
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
18−20
12−14
medium / 1080p
12−14
10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 30% more, than Radeon HD 4890.
low / 768p
35−40
24−27
medium / 768p
21−24
16−18
high / 1080p
12−14
9−10
ultra / 1080p
8−9
6−7
4K / 2160p
7−8
6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 30% more, than Radeon HD 4890.
low / 768p
90−95
85−90
medium / 768p
50−55
45−50
ultra / 1080p
24−27
20−22
high / 768p
45−50
35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in World of Tanks is 12% more, than Radeon HD 4890.
Full Specs
GeForce 9800M GTX SLI
Radeon HD 4890
Architecture
G9x
TeraScale
Code name
NB9E-GTX
RV790
Type
Laptop
Desktop
Release date
15 July 2008
2 April 2009
Pipelines
224
800
Core clock speed
500 MHz
850 MHz
Transistor count
3016 Million
959 million
Manufacturing process technology
65 nm
55 nm
Texture fill rate
34.00
Floating-point performance
1,360.0 gflops
Length
241 mm
Memory bus width
256 Bit
256 Bit
Memory clock speed
800 MHz
3900 MHz
Memory bandwidth
124.8 GB/s
Shared memory
-
DirectX
DirectX 10, Shader 4.0
10.1 (10_1)
Shader Model
4.1
OpenGL
3.3
OpenCL
1.1
Vulkan
N/A
CUDA
+
SLI options
+
Laptop size
large
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