Reviews
Radeon 9800 XT
Radeon 9800 PRO
Radeon 9800 XT
DriverHeaven
"Image quality on the XT is what we have come to expect from ATI,
flawless. 2D quality is excellent with bright and vibrant colours.
Additionally DVD playback is crystal clear. 3D quality is no different to
the naked eye from the 9800 Pro and is therefore first class. No other
card on the market can match the speed and IQ of the 9800 XT."
Stuart Davidson, September 30, 2003
Extremetech
“ATI continues to hold the lead”
Dave Salvator, September 30, 2003
Tom's Hardware
“ATI made the very good Radeon 9800 Pro even better.”
Lars Weinand, September 30, 2003
Tech Report
“The Radeon™ 9800 XT is all about high resolutions and
a healthy dose of (both edge and texture) antialiasing in
current games, plus fluid frame rates in next-generation
games.”
Scott Wasson September 30, 2003
“The higher clock speeds of the Radeon™ 9800
XT mean better performance, particularly in the pixel-pushing
department.”
Scott Wasson September 30, 2003
“Because the Radeon 9800 XT delivers kick-ass overall
performance, we are doing something we don't always do around
here: busting out an Editor's Choice award.”
Scott Wasson September 30, 2003
Gamespy
“Radeon™ 9800 XT is the fastest card I've tested.”
Kevin Rice, September 30, 2003
“I'll be keeping the Radeon™ 9800 XT firmly
plugged into my AGP”
Kevin Rice, September 30, 2003
Hardocp.com
“ATI has gone from an underdog to a leader in the graphics
industry and the enthusiasts choice when it comes to high-end
gaming performance and image quality.”
Brent Justice, September 30, 2003
“The ATI Radeon™ 9800 XT is everything we know
and love about the Radeon™ 9800 PRO, only the XT has
a bit more punch.”
Brent Justice, September 30, 2003
“Many of you know that HardOCP tends to be a bit stingy
with awards, but we truly feel as though the Radeon™ 9800
XT is deserving of the "Must Have [Hardware]" title.”
Brent Justice, September 30, 2003
Firing Squad.com
“Basically ATI has taken a good thing and made it even
better.”
Brandon Bell September 30, 2003
“ATI has thrown in just enough new features and performance
to make it a tempting upgrade for any hardcore gamer who craves
the very best.”
Brandon Bell
Radeon 9800 PRO
AnandTech
More than just a higher clocked Radeon™ 9700, the Radeon™ 9800
Pro doesn't cease to impress because of the minor but potent
improvements ATI made to the R350 core. Definitely a pleasant
surprise, ATI has produced a worthy interim successor to the
Radeon™9700 Pro. If you want the best out today, look no
further than the Radeon™ 9800 Pro; it's quiet, faster,
occupies a single slot, and will enjoy much wider availability
than the GeForce FX.
[H]ardOCP
"
The three important points ATI wants you to know about this new
lineup is that 1.) They are introducing a three new product series
that is going to score and 2.) This will provide an improved end-user
experience in all segments and 3.) This will be the most complete product
lineup in the industry. The 9700 Pro was really the first cinematic
graphics chip for the desktop platform with its DX9 VS/PS 2.0 support
and higher FP color support. The GeForceFX from NVIDIA improved upon
this with full 128bit FP support and even longer shader support with
DX9+ VS/PS 2.0+. With this new product lineup however ATI is here to
up that even higher going beyond the GeForceFX in terms of Cinematic
Capability. ”
