GeForce 9800 GT vs Intel HD Graphics 510 (integrated)

Speed and memory

The GeForce 9800 GT and the Intel HD Graphics 510 (integrated) are within a few percent of each other for gaming in our model, so you will not see a difference in play.

The GeForce 9800 GT has 1 GB of video memory and the Intel HD Graphics 510 (integrated) has shared GB. That is a small difference and unlikely to decide anything.

In our estimates for popular games at 1080p on High, the biggest gap is in Red Dead Redemption 2 (2 against 4 fps), and the smallest is in Grand Theft Auto V Legacy (11 against 16 fps). Games that are light enough to run above 200 fps on both cards show little difference at all.

Power and value

The GeForce 9800 GT is rated at 105 W and the Intel HD Graphics 510 (integrated) at 15 W. With a mid-range processor that means a power supply of about 450 W for the first and 450 W for the second. A gap of 90 W shows up in heat and fan noise, and in your electricity use over a few years.

We do not have launch prices for both cards, so we cannot compare value. Check current listings for both.

Which one to buy

Choose the GeForce 9800 GT if you want the faster card, and it also has at least as much memory. It makes the most sense at 1440p and above, or on a monitor with a high refresh rate.

Choose the Intel HD Graphics 510 (integrated) if the price gap matters more than the small speed difference, or if you want lower power draw and a quieter PC. Whichever you pick, check reviews for the games you play, because two cards with similar scores can differ in individual titles.