GeForce 9800M GTX SLI vs Radeon R7 384 Cores Kaveri

When comparing GeForce 9800M GTX SLI and Radeon R7 384 Cores Kaveri, 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 R7 384 Cores Kaveri 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 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:

GeForce 9800M GTX SLI Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce 9800M GTX SLI	Radeon R7 384 Cores Kaveri
Power consumption (TDP)	150 Watt
Memory type	GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount	1 GB
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GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is used in Laptops, and Radeon R7 384 Cores Kaveri - in Desktops.
GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Radeon R7 384 Cores Kaveri - with GCN.
Core clock speed of Radeon R7 384 Cores Kaveri is 220 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.
GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Radeon R7 384 Cores Kaveri - by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	10−11	7−8
ultra / 1080p	6−7	4−5
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	21−24	18−20
medium / 1080p	12−14	9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 30% more, than Radeon R7 384 Cores Kaveri.
high / 1080p	16−18	12−14
ultra / 1080p	14−16	10−12
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	35−40	27−30
medium / 1080p	18−20	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Battlefield 5 is 37% more, than Radeon R7 384 Cores Kaveri.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	−	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce 9800M GTX SLI and Radeon R7 384 Cores Kaveri 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	30−35
4K / 2160p	30−33	27−30
high / 768p	100−110	85−90
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 23% more, than Radeon R7 384 Cores Kaveri.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	27−30	21−24
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than Radeon R7 384 Cores Kaveri.
low / 768p	90−95	85−90
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 16% more, than Radeon R7 384 Cores Kaveri.
high / 1080p	12−14	9−10
ultra / 1080p	10−12	8−9
4K / 2160p	4−5	4−5
low / 720p	27−30	21−24
medium / 1080p	12−14	10−11
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Far Cry 5 is 27% more, than Radeon R7 384 Cores Kaveri.
high / 1080p	18−20	16−18
ultra / 1080p	14−16	10−12
low / 720p	75−80	65−70
medium / 1080p	35−40	24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Fortnite is 23% more, than Radeon R7 384 Cores Kaveri.
high / 1080p	16−18	12−14
ultra / 1080p	14−16	12−14
QHD / 1440p	4−5	2−3
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 35% more, than Radeon R7 384 Cores Kaveri.
low / 768p	65−70	55−60
medium / 768p	55−60	45−50
high / 1080p	18−20	14−16
ultra / 1080p	8−9	7−8
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 22% more, than Radeon R7 384 Cores Kaveri.
high / 1080p	6−7	5−6
ultra / 1080p	5−6	3−4
4K / 2160p	1−2	0−1
low / 720p	18−20	14−16
medium / 1080p	9−10	7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Metro Exodus is 42% more, than Radeon R7 384 Cores Kaveri.
low / 768p	100−110	95−100
high / 1080p	−	90−95
ultra / 1080p	90−95	80−85
medium / 1080p	95−100	95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Minecraft is 6% more, than Radeon R7 384 Cores Kaveri.
high / 1080p	18−20	16−18
ultra / 1080p	14−16	14−16
low / 720p	40−45	35−40
medium / 1080p	20−22	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 9% more, than Radeon R7 384 Cores Kaveri.
high / 1080p	12−14	−
ultra / 1080p	8−9	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	18−20	14−16
medium / 1080p	12−14	10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 18% more, than Radeon R7 384 Cores Kaveri.
low / 768p	35−40	27−30
medium / 768p	21−24	18−20
high / 1080p	12−14	10−11
ultra / 1080p	8−9	7−8
4K / 2160p	7−8	6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 21% more, than Radeon R7 384 Cores Kaveri.
low / 768p	90−95	85−90
medium / 768p	50−55	45−50
ultra / 1080p	24−27	21−24
high / 768p	45−50	35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in World of Tanks is 12% more, than Radeon R7 384 Cores Kaveri.

Full Specs

	GeForce 9800M GTX SLI	Radeon R7 384 Cores Kaveri
Architecture	G9x	GCN
Code name	NB9E-GTX	Kaveri Spectre
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Release date	15 July 2008	14 January 2014
Pipelines	224	384
Core clock speed	500 MHz	720 MHz
Transistor count	3016 Million
Manufacturing process technology	65 nm	28 nm
Memory bus width	256 Bit
Memory clock speed	800 MHz
Shared memory	-	+
DirectX	DirectX 10, Shader 4.0	DirectX 12 (FL 12_0), Shader 5.2
CUDA	+
SLI options	+
Laptop size	large
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GeForce 9800M GTX SLI vs Radeon R7 384 Cores Kaveri

GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

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