NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT vs NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT
These two cards score identically in our gaming index. The decision comes down to VRAM, power draw and price.
| Specification | NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 2/100 | 2/100 |
| Tier | F | F |
| VRAM | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Power draw (TDP) | 105 W | 105 W |
| Launch MSRP | $149 | $199 |
| Performance per $100 | 1.3 | 1.0 |
| Release year | 2008 | 2007 |
| DLSS | — No | — No |
| FSR | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| XeSS | — No | — No |
| Ray tracing | — No | — No |
Which should you buy?
Performance is a tie, so the tie-breakers below decide it. On launch pricing, the NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT offers better performance per dollar.