Micro-Stuttering And GPU Scaling In CrossFire And SLI

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We've received many emails from readers asking about the phenomenon known as micro-stuttering and what it means to multi-GPU setups in CrossFire and SLI. After running plenty of benchmarks, we're ready to weigh in on what turns out to be a real issue.

Power Draw

For some, hitting the highest frame rates is priority number one. Never mind the cost. Never mind the power bill.

If you really had to choose the fastest setup most considerate of energy costs, you'd have to go with three of AMD's Barts GPUs.

Running at more than 100 W under two GeForce GTX 570s and serving up better performance; that certainly deserves praise.

We also have to point out the power use of two GeForce GTX 580s. Just let the bottom bar in the chart scare you.

Igor Wallossek
Igor Wallossek
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Igor Wallossek wrote a wide variety of hardware articles for Tom's Hardware, with a strong focus on technical analysis and in-depth reviews. His contributions have spanned a broad spectrum of PC components, including GPUs, CPUs, workstations, and PC builds. His insightful articles provide readers with detailed knowledge to make informed decisions in the ever-evolving tech landscape