ATI Radeon 9800 SE
AMD graphics card specifications and benchmark scores
At a Glance
AMDATI Radeon 9800 SE Specifications
ATI Radeon 9800 SE GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The ATI Radeon 9800 SE GPU core specifications define its raw processing power for graphics and compute workloads. Shading units (also called CUDA cores, stream processors, or execution units depending on manufacturer) handle the parallel calculations required for rendering. TMUs (Texture Mapping Units) process texture data, while ROPs (Render Output Units) handle final pixel output. Higher shader counts generally translate to better GPU benchmark performance, especially in demanding games and 3D applications.
ATI Radeon 9800 SE Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the ATI Radeon 9800 SE's performance in GPU benchmarks and real-world gaming. The base clock represents the minimum guaranteed frequency, while the boost clock indicates peak performance under optimal thermal conditions. Memory clock speed affects texture loading and frame buffer operations. The ATI Radeon 9800 SE by AMD dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
AMD's ATI Radeon 9800 SE Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The ATI Radeon 9800 SE's memory capacity determines how well it handles high-resolution textures and multiple displays. Memory bandwidth, measured in GB/s, affects how quickly data moves between the GPU and VRAM. Higher bandwidth improves performance in memory-intensive scenarios like 4K gaming. The memory bus width and type (GDDR6, GDDR6X, HBM) significantly influence overall GPU benchmark scores.
ATI Radeon 9800 SE Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the ATI Radeon 9800 SE against other graphics cards. FP32 (single-precision) performance, measured in TFLOPS, indicates compute capability for gaming and general GPU workloads. FP64 (double-precision) matters for scientific computing. Pixel and texture fill rates determine how quickly the GPU can render complex scenes. While real-world GPU benchmark results depend on many factors, these specifications help predict relative performance levels.
R300 Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The ATI Radeon 9800 SE is built on AMD's R300 architecture, which defines how the GPU processes graphics and compute workloads. The manufacturing process node affects power efficiency, thermal characteristics, and maximum clock speeds. Smaller process nodes pack more transistors into the same die area, enabling higher performance per watt. Understanding the architecture helps predict how the ATI Radeon 9800 SE will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
AMD's ATI Radeon 9800 SE Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the ATI Radeon 9800 SE determine PSU requirements and thermal management needs. TDP (Thermal Design Power) indicates the heat output under typical loads, guiding cooler selection. Power connector requirements ensure adequate power delivery for stable operation during demanding GPU benchmarks. The suggested PSU wattage accounts for the entire system, not just the graphics card. Efficient power delivery enables the ATI Radeon 9800 SE to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
ATI Radeon 9800 SE by AMD Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the ATI Radeon 9800 SE are critical for case compatibility. Card length, height, and slot width determine whether it fits in your chassis. The PCIe interface version affects bandwidth for communication with the CPU. Display outputs define monitor connectivity options, with modern cards supporting multiple high-resolution displays simultaneously. Verify these specifications against your case and motherboard before purchasing to ensure a proper fit.
AMD API Support
Graphics and compute APIs
API support determines which games and applications can fully utilize the ATI Radeon 9800 SE. DirectX 12 Ultimate enables advanced features like ray tracing and variable rate shading. Vulkan provides cross-platform graphics capabilities with low-level hardware access. OpenGL remains important for professional applications and older games. CUDA (NVIDIA) and OpenCL enable GPU compute for video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific applications. Higher API versions unlock newer graphical features in GPU benchmarks and games.
ATI Radeon 9800 SE Product Information
Release and pricing details
The ATI Radeon 9800 SE is manufactured by AMD as part of their graphics card lineup. Release date and launch pricing provide context for comparing GPU benchmark results with competing products from the same era. Understanding the product lifecycle helps evaluate whether the ATI Radeon 9800 SE by AMD represents good value at current market prices. Predecessor and successor information aids in tracking generational improvements and planning future upgrades.
ATI Radeon 9800 SE Benchmark Scores
No benchmark data available for this GPU.
About ATI Radeon 9800 SE
The ATI Radeon 9800 SE, released on 2003-02-28, is an AGP 8x card in AMD's Radeon R300 (9800) generation, built on the R350 chip using TSMC's 150 nm process. The fact pack records 117 million transistors on a 215 mm² die, for a density of 544.2K transistors per mm², and places the card at the 50th percentile of all GPUs. No benchmark scores and no nearestRivals entries are present, so the profile is defined by its memory subsystem, interface, and API list.
Memory Subsystem
The Radeon 9800 SE comes with 128 MB of DDR memory on a 128-bit bus. The only clock listed is the memory clock: 290 MHz, which the fact pack also expresses as 580 Mbps effective. That combination yields a total bandwidth of 9.280 GB/s. The 128-bit bus width is a key structural detail: at the same memory clock, a wider bus would deliver more bandwidth, but no alternate memory configuration is provided in the fact pack.
For high resolutions, the 128 MB framebuffer is likely the first limiting factor. Large color buffers, depth buffers, and texture data all have to fit into that capacity. After capacity, the 9.280 GB/s bandwidth determines how quickly those buffers can be read and written. The listed pixel rate of 1.324 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1.324 GTexel/s are equal, which suggests a balanced pipeline at lower-resolution workloads; as resolution climbs, memory capacity and bandwidth will probably become the bottleneck before the pixel or texture engines do.
Ray Tracing and Feature Set
The fact pack lists no RT cores and no tensor cores for this device. Ray tracing is not part of the listed feature set. Instead, the Radeon 9800 SE's capabilities are defined by API support: DirectX 9.0 (9_0) and OpenGL 2.0. Vulkan is not listed, so the card cannot be positioned as a modern cross-platform low-level API part. The underlying R300 architecture and R350 chip frame it as a DirectX 9-generation product, but the visible feature list is API compatibility rather than hardware-accelerated ray tracing or tensor operations.
Display output is handled by 1x DVI, 1x VGA, and 1x S-Video, reflecting the connectivity expectations of the AGP era. The absence of Vulkan, RT cores, and tensor cores means the feature set is anchored firmly in the DirectX 9.0 / OpenGL 2.0 software landscape.
Power and Cooling
TDP is not stated in the fact pack. What is supplied is a suggested PSU of 200 W and a floppy power connector requirement. The card is listed as single-slot, meaning it occupies one expansion slot and its cooling is designed to fit within that mechanical envelope. The 200 W suggestion and floppy connector indicate that this is not a high-current auxiliary-power design, though the actual board power draw cannot be quantified from the fact pack because the TDP field is empty.
For system planning, the data says a 200 W power supply is the recommended baseline, and a floppy connector must be available. The single-slot form factor also matters for older chassis with limited spacing.
Who Should Consider It
The Radeon 9800 SE is an AGP 8x card, so it belongs in systems built around that bus. Its 128 MB DDR framebuffer and 9.280 GB/s bandwidth point toward resolutions and settings that do not demand large framebuffer footprints or very high bandwidth. At the 50th percentile of all GPUs, it holds a median position in the database's overall population, but the average benchmark score of 0 means there is no measured performance sample to confirm that placement. Users with a 200 W suggested PSU and a floppy power connector can consider it for AGP-era builds. It is much harder to recommend for high-resolution workloads or modern API expectations, given the limited memory capacity and the absence of Vulkan support.
Because the benchmark list is empty, the recommendation is grounded in the memory and interface constraints rather than in sampled performance. The card is best matched to older software and lower-resolution rendering where 128 MB and 9.280 GB/s are sufficient.
Benchmark Performance
The benchmark section of the fact pack is empty. The avgBenchmarkScore field is 0, and the nearestRivals array has no entries, so there are no exact deltaPct values to report. Without rival scores, statements such as "x% ahead of y" cannot be made from this data. The only performance-related quantities are the theoretical output rates: pixel rate of 1.324 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1.324 GTexel/s. Their equality indicates that the pixel output and texture fetch paths are matched in the listed configuration.
The pipeline is listed with 4 texture mapping units and 4 ROPs. The percentileVsAllGpus field of 50 places the card at the midpoint of the database, but because the average benchmark score is 0, that percentile cannot be tied to a measured result. The data offers a metadata profile rather than a scoreboard.
FAQ
Q: How much memory does the Radeon 9800 SE have, and what type is it?
A: It has 128 MB of DDR memory on a 128-bit bus, with a memory clock of 290 MHz / 580 Mbps effective and 9.280 GB/s bandwidth.
Q: What power supply does the fact pack recommend?
A: The suggested PSU is 200 W, and the power connector is a floppy connector. No TDP value is listed.
Q: Which APIs are supported?
A: The card supports DirectX 9.0 (9_0) and OpenGL 2.0. Vulkan is not listed.
Q: What process was used to manufacture the chip?
A: The R350 chip was built on TSMC's 150 nm process with 117 million transistors on a 215 mm² die, giving 544.2K transistors per mm².
Q: What display outputs and bus interface are listed?
A: It uses AGP 8x and offers 1x DVI, 1x VGA, and 1x S-Video.
Q: Does the data list ray tracing capability?
A: No. The fact pack lists no RT cores or tensor cores, and the API list is DirectX 9.0 and OpenGL 2.0.
How It Compares
The nearestRivals field is empty. There are no named rival products, no rival scores, and no deltaPct values from which exact percentage advantages or deficits could be calculated. The only positional information is the 50th percentile among all GPUs, which indicates a median place in the database's population. Without nearestRivals entries, the database provides no direct comparison objects for the Radeon 9800 SE. Any specific comparison to another card would require data not present in the fact pack.
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