Shall i get a radeon 7870 or gtx 660 TI?

[bradderzd1994]

I am looking for the last component for my new build. It is going to be going with a i5 3570k and was looking for a gpu around £200..

Which is the best to get a 660 ti or a 7870.

I am from the UK

the 7870 is around £60 cheaper than the 7870.. but if it's worth it i would rather get the 660 ti.

does anyone know what the best model is too for the money at the moment or any other gpu's that would be better to get

 

[egilbe]

7870

 

[ilysaml]

the 7870 is around £60 cheaper than the 7870.

?????
GTX 660ti is about 5-7% faster than HD 7870 but $100-$150 more expensive than HD 7870.
See if u can get this one
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125418&name=Desktop-Graphics-Cards

 

[bradderzd1994]

Guys im from the UK do you have any uk website links

 

[ilysaml]

That's why I said " See if you can get this "
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/2gb-gigabyte-radeon-hd-7870-overclocked-4800mhz-gddr5-28nm-gpu-1100mhz-dl-dvi-hdmi-mdp

 

[wanderer11]

The 660ti is more powerful, but not by much especially with how the 12.11 drivers look. The 7870 is a much better value. Sapphire makes a good card.

 

[bradderzd1994]

What about this http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007MUJL2E/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE ?

 

[ilysaml]

You can't ever go wrong with Sapphire. You're good to go.

 

[DarkOutlaw]

the 7870 is around £60 cheaper than the 7870.

?????
GTX 660ti is about 5-7% faster than HD 7870 but $100-$150 more expensive than HD 7870.
See if u can get this one
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125418&name=Desktop-Graphics-Cards

Are you high?

GTX 660 ti superclocked

This is only $50 more than the 7850. Both come with $20 MIR.

Comparison

Me personally, I would rather spend a little more to get a little more. These aren't exactly low end GPU's, and from what I can see the GTX 660 ti out performs the 7870 on the majority of games. If this was my choice I would spend the extra $ and get the 660 ti. You could even save $10 bucks or so and get the 660 ti that isn't superclocked since these benchmarks are stock vs stock. (sorry OP i don't do well with other currencies.)

 

[wanderer11]

What about this http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007MUJL2E/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE ?

I have the same card. I got it overclocked to 1150/1350 on stock voltage. I am looking forward to trying the new 12.11 drivers tonight. I like it.

 

[ilysaml]

Are you high?

GTX 660 ti superclocked

This is only $50 more than the 7850. Both come with $20 MIR.

Comparison

Me personally, I would rather spend a little more to get a little more. These aren't exactly low end GPU's, and from what I can see the GTX 660 ti out performs the 7870 on the majority of games. If this was my choice I would spend the extra $ and get the 660 ti. You could even save $10 bucks or so and get the 660 ti that isn't superclocked since these benchmarks are stock vs stock. (sorry OP i don't do well with other currencies.)

Oh Gosh!!
Was I mistaken?
Right now you can get HD 7870 as low as $200 on newegg, some GTx 660ti retailing for $339-$350. Are you good at math though?
Regarding the performance;

Can you see the HD 7870 on top of GTX 660ti???
folks started to yelling and it turned out to be GTX 660ti 7-10% faster than HD 7870 and on par with HD 7950 according to guru3d and techpowerup reviews.

 

[wanderer11]

Oh Gosh!!
Was I mistaken?
Right now you can get HD 7870 as low as $200 on newegg, some GTx 660ti retailing for $339-$350. Are you good at math though?
Regarding the performance;
http://media.bestofmicro.com/9/V/348979/original/Average Perf.png
Can you see the HD 7870 on top of GTX 660ti???
folks started to yelling and it turned out to be GTX 660ti 7% faster than HD 7870 and on par with HD 7950 according to guru3d and techpowerup reviews.

It also looks like the 12.11 drivers are really boosting 7xxx series performance.

 

[DarkOutlaw]

Oh Gosh!!
Was I mistaken?
Right now you can get HD 7870 as low as $200 on newegg, some GTx 660ti retailing for $339-$350. Are you good at math though?

Can you see the HD 7870 on top of GTX 660ti???
folks started to yelling and it turned out to be GTX 660ti 7% faster than HD 7870 and on par with HD 7950 according to guru3d and techpowerup reviews.

Look at the resolutions moron. Nearly any card runs outstanding if you drop the resolution down to the size of a 14" laptop screen. Lets try simple math, try and keep up ok?

7870 you posted $259.99

660 ti I posted $299.99 (when placed in cart comes with $10 instant savings)

So now are you still with me? Keep it up just a little longer: $299.99 - $259.99 = $40.00 (use a calculator, I know you will need to)

Oh and look at this, the 660 ti comes with free shipping, so the 7870 actually costs an additional $7.65 (I know I am about to loose you so ask someone for directions)

This makes the 660 ti $32.35 more expensive than the 7870 (at least in the states, can't speak for UK and such). $32 bucks is chicken scratch when buying a card of this caliber. Furthermore, My comparisons are giving you exact game statistics instead of "oh just average". I doubt the OP wants to be running 1920 x 1080 forever, and if you look at the charts I put up the resolutions go beyond this. Not to mention it is my opinion that I would buy this card, not once did I state "the 660 ti is better than the 7870", I said "from what I can see". I mean god damn why are people like you so stupid? Yes whatever ban me for it, at this point it would be worth it.

 

[maestro0428]

Same thing I always say...Check the benchmarks for the games you like and pick the one that comes out on top in the resolution that you play at. Both are good cards, but AMD has brought out some impressive drivers the last two times so make sure you check up to date benchmarks.

 

[ilysaml]

That's right too, a huge performance gain in BF3 and the new titles. Saw it today at the morning.

 

[ilysaml]

I talked about the difference in prices in general, never stated specific ones. And when I linked the card i linked it for the specs and quality not of the price.
I don't know what's hell r u talking about "the resolution story"

No i'm not gonna report you, i'm gonna forgive you because you still need too much time to learn.

 

[DarkOutlaw]

Obviously you need to look at that in the mirror too if you don't know that screen resolution directly impacts performance.

 

[ElMoIsEviL]

Look at the resolutions moron. Nearly any card runs outstanding if you drop the resolution down to the size of a 14" laptop screen. Lets try simple math, try and keep up ok?

7870 you posted $259.99

660 ti I posted $299.99 (when placed in cart comes with $10 instant savings)

So now are you still with me? Keep it up just a little longer: $299.99 - $259.99 = $40.00 (use a calculator, I know you will need to)

Oh and look at this, the 660 ti comes with free shipping, so the 7870 actually costs an additional $7.65 (I know I am about to loose you so ask someone for directions)

This makes the 660 ti $32.35 more expensive than the 7870 (at least in the states, can't speak for UK and such). $32 bucks is chicken scratch when buying a card of this caliber. Furthermore, My comparisons are giving you exact game statistics instead of "oh just average". I doubt the OP wants to be running 1920 x 1080 forever, and if you look at the charts I put up the resolutions go beyond this. Not to mention it is my opinion that I would buy this card, not once did I state "the 660 ti is better than the 7870", I said "from what I can see". I mean god damn why are people like you so stupid? Yes whatever ban me for it, at this point it would be worth it.

Well I'll say one thing... you type a lot for someone who provides rather little in the way of evidence.

Truth is that the higher resolutions actually benefit the Radeon HD 7870 2GB moreso than the 660 Ti 2GB (notice the 660 Ti advantage shrink as the resolution goes up?). Are you going to accept these results or change your arguments in order to suit your preconceived conclusions?

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/Catalyst_12.11_Performance/23.html


1680x1050?

1920x1080?

2560x1600?

In light of these results I'm inclined to accept the notion that a Radeon HD 7870 2GB gives you GeForce 660 Ti 2GB performance for less money. It is the better buy.

 

[dyc4ha]

I suggest waiting a little bit, read about CAT12.11 and the impressive improvements AND the value propositions:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/6393/amds-holiday-plans-cat1211-new-bundle

 

[DarkOutlaw]

I am sorry ElMoIsEviL, but 'relative performance' and 'average performance' really arent the best way to go. maestro0428 has the right idea and go for specific benchmarks for the game/s you are going to play. Some games play better with Nvidia, some play better with AMD. dyc4ha also has the better idea of waiting until the 12.11 driver comes out. That is why I favor a comparison like mine because it actually shows a breakdown of how each game handles. That is truely what you want to look for IMO. I am not saying the 7870 is a bad card, nor am I saying the 660 ti is better than AMD. If really was going to buy one or the other I would be pulling a whole lot of benchmarks, not just the two you and I pulled. "from what I can see" I based it on a benchmark site that I have bookmarked. My main argument for this whole thing that the price differnce is not an argument. Between these two cards the only deciding factor should be performance.

 

[DarkOutlaw]

Example, and I could be wrong about this because I play neither, BF3 favors Nvidia, but Crysis favors AMD.

 

[ilysaml]

My main argument for this whole thing that the price differnce is not an argument. Between these two cards the only deciding factor should be performance.

Gigabyte HD 7870 Windforce 3X FO $240 after MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125418&name=Desktop-Graphics-Cards
Gigabyte GTX 660ti Windforce 3X little FO $350
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125450&name=Desktop-Graphics-Cards

$110 difference, in exchange of minor performance increase, who said price isn't a determinant factor?

 

[DarkOutlaw]

Honestly dude...your an idiot....Your comparing a blown out 660 ti with 3 gigs of vram to a run of the mill Gigabyte 7870. Compare a normal 7870 to a normal 660 ti:

Like this one that is similiar which, you obviously need a calculator to figure out because I must have lost you last time around. It's a $32 difference, $32 is not a deciding factor, $32 is not a game changer, $32 will not break the bank, if you cannot afford $32 then you should not be considering either of these cards.

 

[ilysaml]

Ok, as long as you can't keep the discussion nicely and free of bad words, i'm not discussing anymore.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Lets knock off the insults!