FireStream 9170 vs GeForce 9800 GTX+

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared GeForce 9800 GTX+ with FireStream 9170, including specs and performance data.

9800 GTX+
2009
512 MB GDDR3, 141 Watt
1.28

FireStream 9170 outperforms 9800 GTX+ by a substantial 31% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking1036941
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.05no data
Power efficiency0.621.10
ArchitectureTesla (2006−2010)TeraScale (2005−2013)
GPU code nameG92BRV670
Market segmentDesktopWorkstation
Release date16 January 2009 (15 years ago)8 November 2007 (17 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$229 no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.

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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 cores128320
Core clock speed738 MHz800 MHz
Number of transistors754 million666 million
Manufacturing process technology55 nm55 nm
Power consumption (TDP)141 Watt105 Watt
Maximum GPU temperature105 °Cno data
Texture fill rate47.2312.80
Floating-point processing power0.47 TFLOPS0.512 TFLOPS
ROPs1616
TMUs6416

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).

InterfacePCIe 2.0 x16PCIe 2.0 x16
Length267 mmno data
Height4.376" (11.1 cm)no data
Width2-slot2-slot
Supplementary power connectors2x 6-pin1x 6-pin
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 typeGDDR3GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount512 MB2 GB
Memory bus width256 Bit256 Bit
Memory clock speed1100 MHz800 MHz
Memory bandwidth70.4 GB/s51.2 GB/s

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 DVI2x DVI, 1x S-Video
Multi monitor support+no data
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)10.1 (10_1)
Shader Model4.04.1
OpenGL2.13.3
OpenCL1.1N/A
VulkanN/AN/A
CUDA+-

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+ 1.28
FireStream 9170 1.68
+31.3%

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+ 494
FireStream 9170 647
+31%

Gaming performance

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

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.28 1.68
Recency 16 January 2009 8 November 2007
Maximum RAM amount 512 MB 2 GB
Power consumption (TDP) 141 Watt 105 Watt

9800 GTX+ has an age advantage of 1 year.

FireStream 9170, on the other hand, has a 31.3% higher aggregate performance score, a 300% higher maximum VRAM amount, and 34.3% lower power consumption.

The FireStream 9170 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 FireStream 9170 is a workstation 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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NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX+
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