GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q vs 9800 GTX

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared GeForce 9800 GTX with GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q, including specs and performance data.

9800 GTX
2008
512 MB GDDR3, 140 Watt
2.00

GTX 1650 Max-Q outperforms 9800 GTX by a whopping 707% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

9800 GTX 9800 GTX
GTX 1650 Max-Q GTX 1650 Max-Q

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking898335
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.10no data
Power efficiency0.9837.01
ArchitectureTesla (2006−2010)Turing (2018−2022)
GPU code nameG92TU117
Market segmentDesktopLaptop
Release date28 March 2008 (16 years ago)23 April 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$299 no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.

no data

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores1281024
Core clock speed675 MHz930 MHz
Boost clock speedno data1125 MHz
Number of transistors754 million4,700 million
Manufacturing process technology65 nm12 nm
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt30 Watt
Maximum GPU temperature105 °Cno data
Texture fill rate43.2072.00
Floating-point processing power0.4321 TFLOPS2.304 TFLOPS
ROPs1632
TMUs6464

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

Laptop sizeno datamedium sized
Bus supportPCI-E 2.0no data
InterfacePCIe 2.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Length267 mmno data
Height4.376" (11.1 cm)no data
Width2-slotno data
Supplementary power connectors2x 6-pinNone
SLI options+-

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeGDDR3GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount512 MB4 GB
Memory bus width256 Bit128 Bit
Memory clock speed1100 MHz1751 MHz
Memory bandwidth70.4 GB/s112.1 GB/s
Shared memory--

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display ConnectorsHDTVDual Link DVINo outputs
Multi monitor support+no data
HDMIVia Adapter-
Maximum VGA resolution2048x1536no data
Audio input for HDMIS/PDIFno data

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX11.1 (10_0)12 (12_1)
Shader Model4.06.5
OpenGL2.14.6
OpenCL1.11.2
VulkanN/A1.2.140
CUDA+7.5

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.

Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

9800 GTX 2.00
GTX 1650 Max-Q 16.13
+707%

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

9800 GTX 769
GTX 1650 Max-Q 6200
+706%

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Average FPS across all PC games

Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:

Full HD7−8
−743%
59
+743%
1440p3−4
−867%
29
+867%
4K2−3
−800%
18
+800%

Cost per frame, $

1080p42.71no data
1440p99.67no data
4K149.50no data

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Counter-Strike 2 27−30
+0%
27−30
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 30−35
+0%
30−35
+0%
Elden Ring 50−55
+0%
50−55
+0%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Battlefield 5 53
+0%
53
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 27−30
+0%
27−30
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 30−35
+0%
30−35
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 65−70
+0%
65−70
+0%
Metro Exodus 52
+0%
52
+0%
Red Dead Redemption 2 54
+0%
54
+0%
Valorant 65−70
+0%
65−70
+0%

Full HD
High Preset

Battlefield 5 59
+0%
59
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 27−30
+0%
27−30
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 30−35
+0%
30−35
+0%
Dota 2 69
+0%
69
+0%
Elden Ring 50−55
+0%
50−55
+0%
Far Cry 5 52
+0%
52
+0%
Fortnite 85−90
+0%
85−90
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 65−70
+0%
65−70
+0%
Grand Theft Auto V 56
+0%
56
+0%
Metro Exodus 36
+0%
36
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 118
+0%
118
+0%
Red Dead Redemption 2 23
+0%
23
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 45−50
+0%
45−50
+0%
Valorant 35
+0%
35
+0%
World of Tanks 167
+0%
167
+0%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 44
+0%
44
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 27−30
+0%
27−30
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 30−35
+0%
30−35
+0%
Dota 2 88
+0%
88
+0%
Far Cry 5 59
+0%
59
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 65−70
+0%
65−70
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 110−120
+0%
110−120
+0%
Valorant 65−70
+0%
65−70
+0%

1440p
High Preset

Dota 2 24−27
+0%
24−27
+0%
Elden Ring 24−27
+0%
24−27
+0%
Grand Theft Auto V 24−27
+0%
24−27
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 140−150
+0%
140−150
+0%
Red Dead Redemption 2 14−16
+0%
14−16
+0%
World of Tanks 110−120
+0%
110−120
+0%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 29
+0%
29
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 14−16
+0%
14−16
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 12−14
+0%
12−14
+0%
Far Cry 5 40−45
+0%
40−45
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 40−45
+0%
40−45
+0%
Metro Exodus 32
+0%
32
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 21−24
+0%
21−24
+0%
Valorant 40−45
+0%
40−45
+0%

4K
High Preset

Counter-Strike 2 12−14
+0%
12−14
+0%
Dota 2 27−30
+0%
27−30
+0%
Elden Ring 10−12
+0%
10−12
+0%
Grand Theft Auto V 27−30
+0%
27−30
+0%
Metro Exodus 10
+0%
10
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 43
+0%
43
+0%
Red Dead Redemption 2 10−11
+0%
10−11
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 27−30
+0%
27−30
+0%

4K
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 14
+0%
14
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 12−14
+0%
12−14
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 4−5
+0%
4−5
+0%
Dota 2 27−30
+0%
27−30
+0%
Far Cry 5 20−22
+0%
20−22
+0%
Fortnite 19
+0%
19
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 21−24
+0%
21−24
+0%
Valorant 18−20
+0%
18−20
+0%

This is how 9800 GTX and GTX 1650 Max-Q compete in popular games:

  • GTX 1650 Max-Q is 743% faster in 1080p
  • GTX 1650 Max-Q is 867% faster in 1440p
  • GTX 1650 Max-Q is 800% faster in 4K

All in all, in popular games:

  • there's a draw in 63 tests (100%)

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 2.00 16.13
Recency 28 March 2008 23 April 2019
Maximum RAM amount 512 MB 4 GB
Chip lithography 65 nm 12 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 30 Watt

GTX 1650 Max-Q has a 706.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, a 700% higher maximum VRAM amount, a 441.7% more advanced lithography process, and 366.7% lower power consumption.

The GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce 9800 GTX in performance tests.

Be aware that GeForce 9800 GTX is a desktop card while GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q is a notebook one.

Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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Community ratings

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