Difference between SAPPHIRE x850XT and SAPPHIRE x1800xt?

[joebonneau]

From the reviews, it seems like they're the exact same card. Can anyone tell me how much better the x1800XT is than the x850XT?

SAPPHIRE x850XT 256MB

SAPPHIRE x1800XT 256MB

 

[pauldh]

They are not even close to being the same card. The X1800XT is a newer generation, newer more advanced feature set, and alot more powerful.

 

[Gary_Busey]

The X1800XT is much faster and has newer technology. It's not even a comparison, the X1800XT is much better.

 

[pauldh]

LOL, gotcha by seconds.

 

[Gary_Busey]

Damn you Paul, damn you to hell!

 

[Anoobis]

What reviews??? Newegg "reviews" are considered "comments"

X850XT trades blows with a 7600GT depending on the game.

An X1800XT trades blows with a 7900GT depending on the game although it has been noted the the 7900GT is a great overclocker.

 

[Dr_asik]

Though at 90$ that X850XT is an awesome deal, the X1800XT is clearly an even more powerful card, and it supports SM 3.0.

See this benchmark in Oblivion for a comparison:

http://www.anandtech.com/showdoc.aspx?i=2746&p=7

The X850XT is not listed in the HDR-enabled tests because it can't run it. This is what Sm3.0 support is for.

 

[pauldh]

I got a kick out of nearly identical answers within a minute of each other. Are you me?

 

[joebonneau]

I figured there was a huge difference cause of the numbers, but I just wanted to make sure.

Thanks for answering all my stupid questions

 

[Dr_asik]

Yup, TGH forumz are still a good place to ask very easy questions. People compete to be the first to answer :lol:

 

[Gary_Busey]

Only if you have a lot of money and a hot wife/girlfriend. If not, then it's just coincidence.

 

[kaotao]

$90 for a X850XT? Man, they're getting cheap.