MSI R7850 2GB Twin Frozr OC vs XFX R7850 1GB Ultra OC Edition

[Ryan Burbick]

Okay, so I just purchased the XFX R7850 1GB Ultra Overclocked Edition from BestBuy because I don't like waiting, I can return this card since it hasn't been even a day compared to the 15-day return policy and get my money back to buy an MSI R7850 2GB Twin Frozr OC edition from Amazon.com for the same price.

Which GPU should I pick? I play Skyrim/CoD/Minecraft/GTA/etc. I can always return the 1GB Model back to BestBuy and get my money back then buy the 2GB model, but I want to know if there will be any performance differences, FPS wise. It's strange because the 1GB model is MORE Expensive then the 2GB model...
Here's some links:

XFX(One I've already purchased, but can still return.):
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/ultra-oc-radeon-7850-1gb-ddr5-pci-express-3-0-graphics-card/7733057.p?id=1218858759396&skuId=7733057&st=Graphics%20Cards&cp=1&lp=6

MSI(I can buy this one if I return the one I've bought):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007MLSGHE/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

The ultimate question is, when it comes down to framrates/performance what will be the best one for my type of gaming?

 

[xFramed]

Well if you're going to play a highly textured game like skyrim, it's a no brainer, get the msi 2gb edition. They also seem to be good overclockers.

 

[Gummyitalian]

The MSI card is the better one to go with. It has more GDDR5 memory and by the looks of it the MSI card will be faster.

 

[Evankiller9]

I have a 7950 Twin Frozr and it overclocks like crazy and stays very quiet. 1GB of VRAM is barely cutting it now I wouldn't get any less than 2
Gb

 

[Bajamonster]

Judging on how the games are going these days, you are going to want the 2GB of vRAM. Get the MSI one. The other problem with the XFX is it doesn't have as good of a cooler as the MSI one so it wont stay as cool when you are gaming.