GeForce 9800 GTX vs Radeon RX 640
When comparing GeForce 9800 GTX and Radeon RX 640, 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 RX 640 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 9800 GTX
Radeon RX 640 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon RX 640 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 Radeon RX 640 here:
Main Specs
| GeForce 9800 GTX | Radeon RX 640 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 140 Watt | 50 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Supplementary power connectors | 2x 6-pin | None |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 512 MB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | 2x DVI, 1x S-Video | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort |
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- GeForce 9800 GTX has 180% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 640.
- GeForce 9800 GTX is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon RX 640 uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
- GeForce 9800 GTX has 508 GB more memory, than Radeon RX 640.
- GeForce 9800 GTX is used in Desktops, and Radeon RX 640 - in Laptops.
- GeForce 9800 GTX is build with Tesla architecture, and Radeon RX 640 - with Polaris.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 9800 GTX is 470 MHz higher, than Radeon RX 640.
- GeForce 9800 GTX is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 640 - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 640 is 4900 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800 GTX.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 3−4 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 1−2 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 640 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1600% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 10−12 |
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800 GTX in Call of Duty: Warzone is 11% more, than Radeon RX 640. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 130−140 |
| medium / 768p | 27−30 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 12−14 |
| high / 768p | 16−18 | 80−85 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 640 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 232% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800 GTX in Cyberpunk 2077 is 20% more, than Radeon RX 640. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 80−85 |
| medium / 768p | 10−11 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 640 in Dota 2 is 141% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 5−6 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 8−9 |
| high / 1080p | − | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 0−1 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 640 in Fortnite is 181% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 8−9 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 12−14 |
| low / 768p | 18−20 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | − |
| medium / 720p | 12−14 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 640 in Grand Theft Auto V is 212% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 3−4 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 5−6 |
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 90−95 |
| high / 1080p | 27−30 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 80−85 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 640 in Minecraft is 19% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 2−3 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 10−11 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 640 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 250% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX. | ||
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 10−12 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 9−10 |
| low / 768p | 0−1 | 21−24 |
| medium / 768p | − | 14−16 |
| high / 1080p | − | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 3−4 |
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 14−16 | 40−45 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 18−20 |
| high / 768p | 12−14 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 640 in World of Tanks is 108% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 9800 GTX | Radeon RX 640 | |
| Architecture | Tesla | Polaris |
| Code name | G92 | Polaris 12 |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 28 March 2008 | 12 August 2019 |
| Pipelines | 128 | 640 |
| Core clock speed | 1688 MHz | 1218 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1218 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 754 million | 2,200 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 65 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 43.2 billion/sec | 38.98 |
| Floating-point performance | 432.1 gflops | |
| Length | 10.5" (26.7 cm) | |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 64 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1100 MHz | 6000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 70.4 GB/s | 112.0 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 12 (12_0) |
| Shader Model | 4.0 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 2.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2.131 |
| CUDA | + | |
| FreeSync | + | |
| 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 | |
| Laptop size | large | |
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