GeForce 9800M GTS SLI vs Radeon RX 560X

When comparing GeForce 9800M GTS SLI and Radeon RX 560X, 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 RX 560X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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:

Main Specs

  GeForce 9800M GTS SLI Radeon RX 560X
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 512 MB 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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  • GeForce 9800M GTS SLI has 100% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 560X.
  • GeForce 9800M GTS SLI has 508 GB more memory, than Radeon RX 560X.
  • GeForce 9800M GTS SLI is used in Laptops, and Radeon RX 560X - in Desktops.
  • GeForce 9800M GTS SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Radeon RX 560X - with GCN 4.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon RX 560X is 575 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
  • GeForce 9800M GTS SLI is manufactured by 55/65 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 560X - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 560X is 6200 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 5−6 18−20
ultra / 1080p 3−4 10−11
QHD / 1440p 0−1 4−5
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 14−16 35−40
medium / 1080p 7−8 21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 214% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.

Full Specs

  GeForce 9800M GTS SLI Radeon RX 560X
Architecture G9x GCN 4.0
Code name NB9E-GT Polaris 21
Type Laptop Desktop
Release date 15 July 2008 11 April 2018
Pipelines 128 1024
Core clock speed 600 MHz 1175 MHz
Boost Clock 1275 MHz
Transistor count 1508 Million 3,000 million
Manufacturing process technology 55/65 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 81.60
Floating-point performance 2,611 gflops
Length 170 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 800 MHz 7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 112.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 6.4
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 2.0
Vulkan 1.2.131
CUDA +
SLI options +
Laptop size large
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