GeForce 9800M GTX SLI vs Tesla M10

When comparing GeForce 9800M GTX SLI and Tesla M10, 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 Tesla M10 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce 9800M GTX 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 GTX SLI here:

Main Specs

  GeForce 9800M GTX SLI Tesla M10
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors No outputs
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  • Tesla M10 has 50% more power consumption, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.
  • Tesla M10 has 7 GB more memory, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.
  • GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is used in Laptops, and Tesla M10 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Tesla M10 - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of Tesla M10 is 533 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.
  • GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Tesla M10 - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Tesla M10 is 4400 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 10−11 18−20
ultra / 1080p 6−7 10−11
QHD / 1440p 0−1 4−5
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 21−24 35−40
medium / 1080p 12−14 21−24
The average gaming FPS of Tesla M10 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 69% more, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.

Full Specs

  GeForce 9800M GTX SLI Tesla M10
Architecture G9x Maxwell
Code name NB9E-GTX GM107
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 15 July 2008 18 May 2016
Pipelines 224 640
Core clock speed 500 MHz 1033 MHz
Boost Clock 1306 MHz
Transistor count 3016 Million 1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology 65 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 52.24
Floating-point performance 4x 1,672 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 800 MHz 5200 MHz
Memory bandwidth 83.2 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126
CUDA + 5.0
SLI options +
Laptop size large
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