GeForce 9800M GTX SLI vs Radeon RX 640

When comparing GeForce 9800M GTX SLI 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 9800M GTX SLI 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 9800M GTX SLI and Radeon RX 640 are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: GeForce 9800M GTX SLI and Radeon RX 640 are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 or Radeon RX 640 here:

Main Specs

  GeForce 9800M GTX SLI Radeon RX 640
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 50 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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  • GeForce 9800M GTX SLI has 200% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 640.
  • Radeon RX 640 has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.
  • Both cards are used in Laptops.
  • GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Radeon RX 640 - with Polaris.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon RX 640 is 718 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.
  • GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 640 - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 640 is 5200 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 10−11 5−6
ultra / 1080p 6−7 3−4
QHD / 1440p 0−1 2−3
low / 720p 21−24 16−18
medium / 1080p 12−14 7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 62% more, than Radeon RX 640.

Full Specs

  GeForce 9800M GTX SLI Radeon RX 640
Architecture G9x Polaris
Code name NB9E-GTX Polaris 12
Type Laptop Laptop
Release date 15 July 2008 12 August 2019
Pipelines 224 640
Core clock speed 500 MHz 1218 MHz
Boost Clock 1218 MHz
Transistor count 3016 Million 2,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 65 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 38.98
Memory bus width 256 Bit 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 800 MHz 6000 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 +
FreeSync +
SLI options +
Laptop size large large
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