8800GT or 9800GT

Rick James · Jan 6, 2009

Which is better?

http://shop2.frys.com/product/5497979?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

http://shop2.frys.com/product/5728002?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

White_Pawn · Jan 6, 2009

The 9800GT is just a die shrunk 8800GT. However, for $150, you should be able to get a 9800GTX or a hd4850.

RSDXzec · Jan 7, 2009

performance wise they are the same 9800GT may be a hair faster but i doubt it.

iLoki · Jan 7, 2009

For $150 you can most certainly get a 9800GTX or a 4850, like white_pawn suggested.

If you'd rather get a 88 or 9800 gt, they can be had for $100 to $130, so there's a lot of extra performance available for not much more money.

Rick James · Jan 7, 2009

Thanks guys. Fry's prices are always high but i don't have to wait a day or two in the mail for them. I've been looking and will probably pick up a GTX on newegg next week.

Aynjell · Jan 8, 2009

9800GT = 8800GT, I thought. no die shrunk whatsoever last time I checked.

jason4207 · Jan 9, 2009

Aynjell said:
9800GT = 8800GT, I thought. no die shrunk whatsoever last time I checked.

That's what I thought as well.

The 9800GT might have better RAM (higher OCing), though.

wingman99 · Jan 9, 2009

What is the difference? :shrug:

Zap · Jan 9, 2009

Aynjell said:
9800GT = 8800GT, I thought. no die shrunk whatsoever last time I checked.

True.

There may be a few differences beyond the name change, for instance SPDIF input for HDMI audio passthrough, HybridPower and a die shrink. An 8800 GT does not have any of those and an 8800 GT "rebranded" to be a 9800 GT does not have any of those. Any 9800 GT with any of those are "true" 9800 GT.

Just an FYI, there are two BFG cards that I can guarantee use the 55nm die shrink (for those who care). Those are the 9800 GT OC2 and OCX with ThermalIntelligence.

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