HD 6670 GDDR5 vs DDR3?

[bwathke]

Hello, I was wondering if there is a big difference when comparing the (Sapphire) Radeon HD 6670 DDR3 version vs the GDDR5 version. The DDR3 costs 80$ (65$ after the MIR) and the GDDR5 is 96$ (81$ after MIR). Will there be a big difference between the two? The highest end game Im planning on playing would be Skyrim (Not at a high res either as I have a fairly small monitor) Any suggestions? Thanks.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102952 - DDR3

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102935 - GDDR5

Also if you suggest a different brand then Sapphire I would be glad to hear why Ive only bought one other card and that was from EVGA.

 

[amuffin]

gddr5 is much faster.

 

[farrengottu]

the GDDR5 card will be about 10% faster, in nearly every scenario.
here is an article comparing GDDR5 and GDDR3 ram on some slightly slower cards.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-5550-radeon-hd-5570-gddr5,2704-7.html

 

[mailpranshu]

Hey I used a 5670 DDR3 and a DDR5 variant. Please pick up the DDR5 option if its similarly priced. The DDR3 version always felt anemic even at low resolutions and low settings.

 

[bdizzle11]

As stated by others, it will be worth it to pick up the ddr5 version. Newer tech=better futureproofing. Good luck!

 

[bwathke]

Best answer selected by bwathke.

 

[bwathke]

Alright thanks for the replies Ill go with the DDR5 then =)