GeForce 9800 GTX vs Radeon HD 5970

When comparing GeForce 9800 GTX and Radeon HD 5970, 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 9800 GTX and Radeon HD 5970 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce 9800 GTX

Radeon HD 5970

Main Specs

	GeForce 9800 GTX	Radeon HD 5970
Power consumption (TDP)	140 Watt	294 Watt
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16	PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	2x 6-pin	1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Memory type	GDDR3	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	512 MB	1 GB
Display Connectors	2x DVI, 1x S-Video	2x DVI, 1x mini-DisplayPort

Radeon HD 5970 has 110% more power consumption, than GeForce 9800 GTX.
Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
GeForce 9800 GTX has 511 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 5970.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
GeForce 9800 GTX is build with Tesla architecture, and Radeon HD 5970 - with TeraScale 2.
Core clock speed of GeForce 9800 GTX is 963 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 5970.
GeForce 9800 GTX is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 5970 - by 40 nm process technology.
Radeon HD 5970 is 295 mm longer, than GeForce 9800 GTX.
Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 5970 is 2900 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800 GTX.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	0−1	10−12
ultra / 1080p	−	6−7
QHD / 1440p	0−1	1−2
low / 720p	1−2	24−27
medium / 1080p	0−1	14−16
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 2400% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX.
high / 1080p	−	18−20
ultra / 1080p	−	16−18
QHD / 1440p	0−1	1−2
low / 720p	0−1	35−40
medium / 1080p	−	20−22
low / 768p	50−55	45−50
high / 1080p	45−50	−
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800 GTX in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon HD 5970.
low / 768p	60−65	180−190
medium / 768p	27−30	150−160
ultra / 1080p	7−8	75−80
QHD / 1440p	−	45−50
4K / 2160p	−	30−33
high / 768p	16−18	110−120
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 375% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX.
low / 768p	70−75	55−60
ultra / 1080p	0−1	30−33
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800 GTX in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than Radeon HD 5970.
low / 768p	45−50	95−100
medium / 768p	10−11	80−85
ultra / 1080p	0−1	50−55
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Dota 2 is 210% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX.
high / 1080p	−	12−14
ultra / 1080p	−	12−14
4K / 2160p	−	5−6
low / 720p	0−1	30−33
medium / 1080p	−	14−16
high / 1080p	−	20−22
ultra / 1080p	−	14−16
low / 720p	21−24	80−85
medium / 1080p	0−1	35−40
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Fortnite is 272% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX.
high / 1080p	0−1	18−20
ultra / 1080p	−	16−18
QHD / 1440p	0−1	5−6
low / 720p	0−1	40−45
medium / 1080p	0−1	21−24
low / 768p	18−20	70−75
medium / 768p	−	60−65
high / 1080p	0−1	21−24
ultra / 1080p	−	9−10
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
medium / 720p	12−14	−
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Grand Theft Auto V is 278% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX.
high / 1080p	−	7−8
ultra / 1080p	−	5−6
4K / 2160p	−	1−2
low / 720p	0−1	21−24
medium / 1080p	−	10−11
low / 768p	75−80	100−110
high / 1080p	27−30	−
ultra / 1080p	−	95−100
medium / 1080p	−	100−105
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in Minecraft is 36% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX.
high / 1080p	−	20−22
ultra / 1080p	−	16−18
low / 720p	8−9	45−50
medium / 1080p	−	21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 487% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX.
high / 1080p	−	12−14
ultra / 1080p	−	8−9
QHD / 1440p	−	0−1
low / 720p	0−1	21−24
medium / 1080p	−	12−14
low / 768p	0−1	40−45
medium / 768p	−	24−27
high / 1080p	−	14−16
ultra / 1080p	−	8−9
4K / 2160p	−	7−8
low / 768p	45−50	95−100
medium / 768p	14−16	55−60
ultra / 1080p	0−1	27−30
high / 768p	12−14	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 5970 in World of Tanks is 168% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX.

Full Specs

	GeForce 9800 GTX	Radeon HD 5970
Architecture	Tesla	TeraScale 2
Code name	G92	Hemlock
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Release date	28 March 2008	18 November 2009
Pipelines	128	1600
Core clock speed	1688 MHz	725 MHz
Transistor count	754 million	2,154 million
Manufacturing process technology	65 nm	40 nm
Texture fill rate	43.2 billion/sec	58.00
Floating-point performance	432.1 gflops	2x 2,320.0 gflops
Length	10.5" (26.7 cm)	305 mm
Memory bus width	256 Bit	256 Bit
Memory clock speed	1100 MHz	4000 MHz
Memory bandwidth	70.4 GB/s	128.0 GB/s
DirectX	11.1 (10_0)	11.2 (11_0)
Shader Model	4.0	5.0
OpenGL	2.1	4.4
OpenCL	1.1	1.2
Vulkan	N/A	N/A
CUDA	+
CUDA cores	128
Bus support	PCI-E 2.0
Height	4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options	+
Multi monitor support	+
HDMI	Via Adapter
Maximum VGA resolution	2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI	S/PDIF

GeForce 9800 GTX vs Radeon HD 5970

Main Specs

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Full Specs

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