7870 or 7950?

[Guest]

Hello. I want an upgrade from my radeon 6850. I originally was looking at the 7950. But I'm not sure my budget will allow it.

7870 OC
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125418

7950
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125414

I really want the performance of a high end card like the 7950. But I'm not sure if it will fit into my budget. I am amongst the people who will be willing to pay 50 bucks for the 10% performance upgrade. But will I be able to max games out on a 7870 also I know that the 7870 overclocked. So does that mean it is equal to a 7950 reference. I also plan on crossfiring in the future. If thatinfo helps.

 

[Novuake]

No the HD7870 can not get near a reference HD7950 when overclocked. But the HD7950 can easily surpass a HD7970 reference. The HD7950 is worth the extra few bucks.

It is one of the best price/performance cards available. But one important question, what resolution do you game at?

 

[Guest]

No the HD7870 can not get near a reference HD7950 when overclocked. But the HD7950 can easily surpass a HD7970 reference. The HD7950 is worth the extra few bucks.

It is one of the best price/performance cards available. But one important question, what resolution do you game at?

1080p I looked at some benchmarks and saw that the 7870 only about 2-7 frames more on average. usually only 5 more frams. I don't think that that is really worth it is it?

 

[Novuake]

What benches did you look at?

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-7950-review-benchmark,3207-13.html

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Sapphire/HD_7950_Vapor-X/7.html

https://www.google.co.za/search?q=HD7950+review&oq=HD7950+review&sugexp=chrome,mod=9&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Those all show a big gap from HD7870 to HD7950.

The Gigabyte windforc3 has known coil wine issues. Rather go for this.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202003

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102983

You also get three games with the HD7950 and only 2 with HD7870. Pays for itself

 

[bigcyco1]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202006

 

[Novuake]

Yeah if you want save 30 bucks, get a weaker cooler and no factory OC. LOL

No thanks.

 

[bigcyco1]

What benches did you look at?

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-7950-review-benchmark,3207-13.html

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Sapphire/HD_7950_Vapor-X/7.html

https://www.google.co.za/search?q=HD7950+review&oq=HD7950+review&sugexp=chrome,mod=9&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Those all show a big gap from HD7870 to HD7950.

The Gigabyte windforc3 has known coil wine issues. Rather go for this.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202003

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102983

You also get three games with the HD7950 and only 2 with HD7870. Pays for itself

+1 to the Vapor - X i skip the 7870 myself i am to impressed with it.