270X vs GTX 760?

agurmeza

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Can't decide which GPU to get between the
EVGA superclock GTX 760 for $260 or
GIGABYTE R9-270X (4 GB edition) for $240? Is it worth the to spend an extra $20 on the 760, or just stick with the cheaper 270X?
 
Solution
If you're planning to double up and go crossfire with the r9 270X than the 4GB of VRAM will help in the future. Otherwise, stick with the 2GB model as the 270X isn't the card you want at resolutions above 1080p for gaming. Considering you can get a 2GB Gigabyte GTX 270 for less than $200 and it's essentially the same card, that would be the best value for money if you're comfortable with overclocking (on this card just setting the sliders to max and hitting apply). If you're set on spending $250ish, the GTX 760 will be worth it over the 270X.
If you're planning to double up and go crossfire with the r9 270X than the 4GB of VRAM will help in the future. Otherwise, stick with the 2GB model as the 270X isn't the card you want at resolutions above 1080p for gaming. Considering you can get a 2GB Gigabyte GTX 270 for less than $200 and it's essentially the same card, that would be the best value for money if you're comfortable with overclocking (on this card just setting the sliders to max and hitting apply). If you're set on spending $250ish, the GTX 760 will be worth it over the 270X.
 
Solution
I would go for the 760. For 20 dollars more, you get an 7 percent performance increase for 8 percent extra cost. Aside for that, little difference between 4gb and 2gb 270x unless you going to have multiple monitors active or plan on sling in the near future.
 


From a pure performance standpoint, no. If you plan on playing Physx titles, game streaming, or upgrading to GSYNC in the future, then yes.
 


The only problem with this is that Fry's only offers in store pickup on most of this stuff and you're certain to have to pay sales tax