NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT Rebrand
NVIDIA graphics card specifications and benchmark scores
At a Glance
NVIDIANVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT Rebrand Specifications
GeForce 9800 GT Rebrand GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT Rebrand 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.
9800 GT Rebrand Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the GeForce 9800 GT Rebrand'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 GeForce 9800 GT Rebrand by NVIDIA dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
NVIDIA's GeForce 9800 GT Rebrand Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The GeForce 9800 GT Rebrand'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.
GeForce 9800 GT Rebrand by NVIDIA Cache
On-chip cache hierarchy
On-chip cache provides ultra-fast data access for the 9800 GT Rebrand, reducing the need to fetch data from slower VRAM. L1 and L2 caches store frequently accessed data close to the compute units. AMD's Infinity Cache (L3) dramatically increases effective bandwidth, improving GPU benchmark performance without requiring wider memory buses. Larger cache sizes help maintain high frame rates in memory-bound scenarios and reduce power consumption by minimizing VRAM accesses.
9800 GT Rebrand Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT Rebrand 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.
Tesla Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT Rebrand is built on NVIDIA's Tesla 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 9800 GT Rebrand will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
NVIDIA's GeForce 9800 GT Rebrand Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT Rebrand 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 GeForce 9800 GT Rebrand to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
GeForce 9800 GT Rebrand by NVIDIA Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT Rebrand 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.
NVIDIA API Support
Graphics and compute APIs
API support determines which games and applications can fully utilize the NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT Rebrand. 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.
GeForce 9800 GT Rebrand Product Information
Release and pricing details
The NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT Rebrand is manufactured by NVIDIA 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 GeForce 9800 GT Rebrand by NVIDIA represents good value at current market prices. Predecessor and successor information aids in tracking generational improvements and planning future upgrades.
GeForce 9800 GT Rebrand Benchmark Scores
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About NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT Rebrand
The NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT Rebrand is a late-lifecycle entry built on the G92 chip and Tesla architecture, manufactured on TSMC’s 65 nm process. It packs 754 million transistors into a 324 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 2.3 million per square millimeter. The card targets the lower end of the GeForce 9 series, and benchmark data places it at the 50th percentile among all GPUs, indicating a squarely mid-pack performer with no standout strengths or glaring weaknesses.
Power and Cooling
The GeForce 9800 GT Rebrand carries a thermal design power of 125 W, which is modest by modern standards but still demands attention in older systems. The suggested power supply rating is 300 W, making the card compatible with a wide range of entry-level and mid-range PSUs from its era. A single 6-pin PCIe power connector is required, and the card occupies a dual-slot cooler design, meaning it will block the adjacent expansion slot in most chassis.
The dual-slot cooler is a capable air solution for the 125 W envelope, though the data does not specify fan noise or thermal performance under load. The 300 W PSU recommendation is conservative, leaving headroom for a typical CPU and a couple of drives, but users with heavily loaded systems or multiple peripherals should consider a slightly larger unit — though the fact pack does not provide such a figure. The card’s length is 229 mm (9 inches), which fits most mid-tower cases, but compact builds should verify clearance before purchase.
Ray Tracing and Feature Set
The GeForce 9800 GT Rebrand does not include any ray tracing cores or tensor cores — these are absent from the specifications entirely. This is an expected outcome for a card from this generation, as hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI-based tensor operations were not part of the feature set during the Tesla architecture era. The card relies on traditional rasterization techniques, with 128 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 16 raster output units driving its rendering pipeline.
DirectX support is listed as 11.1 (feature level 10_0), which is a partial implementation — the card can run DirectX 11 applications but only at the 10_0 feature level, limiting modern effects like tessellation and advanced shader models. OpenGL 3.3 is supported, which covers a broad range of older titles and productivity applications, but the card has no Vulkan support whatsoever. For contemporary gaming, the lack of Vulkan and limited DirectX 11 feature level means many newer releases will either fail to launch or run with reduced visual fidelity. Display outputs are restricted to two DVI ports and one S-Video connector, with no HDMI or DisplayPort options, so connecting to modern monitors may require adapters that are not included.
Who Should Consider It
Benchmark results place the GeForce 9800 GT Rebrand at the 50th percentile among all GPUs, which translates to a card that handles older titles and esports games at lower resolutions and modest settings. The data shows 448.0 GFLOPS of FP32 compute and a pixel rate of 11.60 GPixel/s, alongside a texture rate of 46.40 GTexel/s. These figures indicate that the card is best suited for 1080p gaming with reduced detail presets in titles from the late 2000s, or for 720p gaming with higher settings in the same era.
For users running classic games from the GeForce 8 and early GeForce 9 generation, the 9800 GT Rebrand provides a serviceable experience. It is not a card for high-refresh-rate monitors or demanding modern AAA titles, as the limited DirectX 11 feature level and lack of Vulkan will bottleneck performance and compatibility. Users with a 300 W PSU and a PCIe 2.0 x16 slot can install this card without major system changes, but they should temper expectations — the 50th percentile score means roughly half of all GPUs outperform it.
How It Compares
The nearestRivals data is empty for this page, meaning no direct comparison scores or delta percentages are available from the benchmark database. Without rival data, the card’s position must be inferred from its absolute specifications and percentile ranking. The 50th percentile placement indicates a median performer, but the absence of specific rival scores prevents a detailed head-to-head analysis.
Given the card’s name and generation, it likely sits near the original GeForce 9800 GT, though the fact pack does not provide a benchmark score for that comparison. The predecessor is listed as GeForce 8, and the successor is GeForce 200, but no numerical performance deltas are supplied. The card’s 125 W TDP and 300 W PSU recommendation place it in a similar power class to other dual-slot mid-range cards of its time, but without rival data, further positional claims cannot be substantiated. The lack of nearest rivals means the analysis must rely on the percentile and raw specs, which collectively paint a picture of a competent but unremarkable GPU.
Memory Subsystem
The GeForce 9800 GT Rebrand is equipped with 512 MB of GDDR3 memory, which is a modest capacity even for its release period. The memory operates at 1000 MHz, with an effective data rate of 2 Gbps, and is connected via a 256-bit bus. This configuration yields a memory bandwidth of 64.00 GB/s, a figure that dictates how quickly textures and frame data can be fed to the shading units.
At lower resolutions like 1080p and below, the 512 MB capacity is sufficient for older games, but it becomes a limiting factor in higher-resolution scenarios or titles with large texture packs. The 256-bit bus width helps mitigate the bandwidth constraint, but 64.00 GB/s is modest by modern standards — the card cannot sustain high detail settings at resolutions above 1080p without experiencing texture thrashing or stutter. For 720p gaming, the memory subsystem is adequate, but users pushing toward 1440p or higher will find the 512 MB pool and 64.00 GB/s bandwidth insufficient, leading to reduced frame rates and visual artifacts. The pixel rate of 11.60 GPixel/s and texture rate of 46.40 GTexel/s further underscore that this card is designed for 1080p at best, with the memory subsystem acting as a hard ceiling for any resolution ambitions beyond that.
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