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    GeForce 9800M GTS SLI vs Radeon R9 280X

    When comparing GeForce 9800M GTS SLI and Radeon R9 280X, 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 GTS SLI and Radeon R9 280X 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 GTS SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce 9800M GTS 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 GTS SLI here:

    GeForce 9800M GTS SLI Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce 9800M GTS SLI Radeon R9 280X
    Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 250 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors 1 x 6-pin + 1 x 8-pin
    Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 512 MB 3 GB
    Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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    • Radeon R9 280X has 66% more power consumption, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
    • GeForce 9800M GTS SLI has 509 GB more memory, than Radeon R9 280X.
    • GeForce 9800M GTS SLI is used in Laptops, and Radeon R9 280X - in Desktops.
    • GeForce 9800M GTS SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Radeon R9 280X - with GCN.
    • GeForce 9800M GTS SLI is manufactured by 55/65 nm process technology, and Radeon R9 280X - by 28 nm process technology.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 5−6 35−40
    ultra / 1080p 3−4 21−24
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 16−18
    4K / 2160p − 10−11
    low / 720p 14−16 60−65
    medium / 1080p 7−8 40−45
    The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 280X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 485% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.

    Full Specs

      GeForce 9800M GTS SLI Radeon R9 280X
    Architecture G9x GCN
    Code name NB9E-GT Thaiti XTL
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 15 July 2008 8 October 2013
    Pipelines 128 2048
    Core clock speed 600 MHz
    Boost Clock 1000 MHz
    Transistor count 1508 Million 4,313 million
    Manufacturing process technology 55/65 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 128.0
    Floating-point performance 4,096 gflops
    Length 275 mm
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 384 Bit
    Memory clock speed 800 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 288 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0
    Shader Model 5.1
    OpenGL 4.6
    OpenCL 1.2
    Vulkan +
    CUDA +
    Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.5 kh/s
    FreeSync +
    Bus support PCIe 3.0
    SLI options +
    HDMI +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 494 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
    Eyefinity +
    HD3D +
    TrueAudio +
    Design reference
    DisplayPort support +
    CrossFire +
    DDMA audio +
    Decred / DCR (Decred) 1.07 Gh/s
    Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto) 14.42 Mh/s
    Zcash / ZEC (Equihash) 285 Sol/s
    AppAcceleration +
    LiquidVR +
    TressFX +
    UVD +
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