GeForce 9800M GTX SLI vs Radeon RX Vega M GL 870

When comparing GeForce 9800M GTX 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 GTX 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 GTX SLI and Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: GeForce 9800M GTX 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 GTX SLI or Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 here:

Main Specs

  GeForce 9800M GTX SLI Radeon RX Vega M GL 870
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt
Memory type GDDR3 HBM2
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 4 GB
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  • Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 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 Vega M GL 870 - with Vega.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 is 431 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.
  • GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 - by 14 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 10−11 35−40
ultra / 1080p 6−7 21−24
QHD / 1440p 0−1 16−18
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 21−24 60−65
medium / 1080p 12−14 40−45
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 215% more, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.

Full Specs

  GeForce 9800M GTX SLI Radeon RX Vega M GL 870
Architecture G9x Vega
Code name NB9E-GTX Vega Kaby Lake-G
Type Laptop Laptop
Release date 15 July 2008 7 January 2018
Pipelines 224 1280
Core clock speed 500 MHz 931 MHz
Boost Clock 1011 MHz
Transistor count 3016 Million
Manufacturing process technology 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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