[Graphics Cards] nVidia GTX 670 or a Radeon HD 7950?

[frank34443]

Hey guys. I've been debating between these two cards.

I was wondering, factually, and according to the most recent drivers/benchmarks, which of these two cards performs best?

How do they measure up to the 7970?

Ideally I would like to stay away from overclocking as this will be my first build ever, and I'll be happy enough if I can put the pieces together, let alone overclock them.

I might consider it later down the road, but I am mostly interested in stock speed for now, as I will not be ordering any extra cooling equipment at first.

Thanks for any and all help in advance!

 

[andrewcarr]

7950<670<7970
I would just get the 7970 though if I were you. You get a reference cooler with the cheap 670 but for a good non reference cooler 670 you might as well get a 7970 for only a bit more.
$300 7950 $20 rebate- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202006
$375 670 $15 rebate- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127685
$380 7970 $20 rebate- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202008