GeForce 9800M GTS SLI vs Radeon RX Vega M GL 870
When comparing GeForce 9800M GTS SLI and Radeon RX Vega M GL 870, 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 Vega M GL 870 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 9800M GTS SLI and Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: GeForce 9800M GTS SLI and Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 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 GTS SLI or Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 here:
Main Specs
GeForce 9800M GTS SLI
Radeon RX Vega M GL 870
Power consumption (TDP)
150 Watt
Memory type
GDDR3
HBM2
Maximum RAM amount
512 MB
4 GB
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GeForce 9800M GTS SLI has 508 GB more memory, than Radeon RX Vega M GL 870.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
GeForce 9800M GTS SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 - with Vega.
Core clock speed of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 is 331 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
GeForce 9800M GTS SLI is manufactured by 55/65 nm process technology, and Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 - by 14 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
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 RX Vega M GL 870 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 485% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
high / 1080p
10−11
55−60
ultra / 1080p
9−10
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
35−40
4K / 2160p
−
18−20
low / 720p
21−24
100−110
medium / 1080p
10−11
60−65
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Battlefield 5 is 423% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
high / 1080p
45−50
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
low / 768p
120−130
250−260
medium / 768p
95−100
220−230
ultra / 1080p
45−50
180−190
QHD / 1440p
24−27
110−120
4K / 2160p
−
70−75
high / 768p
70−75
210−220
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 172% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
low / 768p
55−60
60−65
ultra / 1080p
16−18
−
medium / 1080p
45−50
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
low / 768p
75−80
120−130
medium / 768p
50−55
110−120
ultra / 1080p
27−30
100−110
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Dota 2 is 121% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
high / 1080p
7−8
45−50
ultra / 1080p
6−7
40−45
QHD / 1440p
−
27−30
4K / 2160p
3−4
14−16
low / 720p
16−18
80−85
medium / 1080p
7−8
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Far Cry 5 is 487% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
high / 1080p
14−16
60−65
ultra / 1080p
9−10
45−50
QHD / 1440p
−
27−30
4K / 2160p
−
27−30
low / 720p
55−60
180−190
medium / 1080p
18−20
110−120
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Fortnite is 308% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
high / 1080p
10−11
60−65
ultra / 1080p
10−11
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
30−35
4K / 2160p
−
24−27
low / 720p
21−24
100−110
medium / 1080p
12−14
65−70
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Forza Horizon 4 is 400% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
low / 768p
45−50
140−150
medium / 768p
40−45
120−130
high / 1080p
10−11
70−75
ultra / 1080p
5−6
30−35
QHD / 1440p
0−1
21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Grand Theft Auto V is 257% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
high / 1080p
4−5
24−27
ultra / 1080p
2−3
20−22
QHD / 1440p
−
16−18
4K / 2160p
0−1
8−9
low / 720p
10−11
65−70
medium / 1080p
5−6
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Metro Exodus is 620% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
low / 768p
90−95
130−140
high / 1080p
85−90
−
ultra / 1080p
75−80
−
medium / 1080p
90−95
120−130
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Minecraft is 41% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
high / 1080p
16−18
−
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
27−30
100−110
medium / 1080p
16−18
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 130% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
high / 1080p
−
24−27
ultra / 1080p
7−8
16−18
QHD / 1440p
0−1
10−11
4K / 2160p
−
7−8
low / 720p
10−11
65−70
medium / 1080p
−
35−40
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 366% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
low / 768p
21−24
130−140
medium / 768p
14−16
85−90
high / 1080p
8−9
45−50
ultra / 1080p
5−6
24−27
4K / 2160p
−
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 508% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
low / 768p
80−85
90−95
medium / 768p
40−45
60−65
ultra / 1080p
16−18
50−55
high / 768p
30−35
60−65
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in World of Tanks is 55% more, than GeForce 9800M GTS SLI.
Full Specs
GeForce 9800M GTS SLI
Radeon RX Vega M GL 870
Architecture
G9x
Vega
Code name
NB9E-GT
Vega Kaby Lake-G
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
15 July 2008
7 January 2018
Pipelines
128
1280
Core clock speed
600 MHz
931 MHz
Boost Clock
1011 MHz
Transistor count
1508 Million
Manufacturing process technology
55/65 nm
14 nm
Memory bus width
256 Bit
Memory clock speed
800 MHz
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
DirectX 10, Shader 4.0
DirectX 12_1
CUDA
+
SLI options
+
Laptop size
large
medium sized
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