Originally posted by: Creig
The more I think about it, the more I'm convinced that something just isn't right with numbers DT is providing. Saying that ATI is releasing a new card that can't keep up with an 8800GTX is one thing. Saying that ATI is releasing a new card that is barely faster than their previous generation champ (X1950XTX), even when using a quad core processor, is another.
Company of heroes 1280*1024:
1950 XTX 99 (tweaktown) E6600 (dual core)
2900 XTX 97 (dailytech) QX6800 (quad core)
Company of heroes 1600*1200:
1950 XTX 70 (tweaktown) E6600 (dual core)
2900 XTX 73 (dailytech) QX6800 (quad core)
FEAR 1280*1024:
1950 XTX 80 (tomshardware) No softshadow 4AA 8AF , X6800 (dual core)
2900 XTX 84 (dailytech) with softshadow 4AA 16AF , QX6800 (quad core)
FEAR 1600*1200:
1950 XTX 57 (tomshardware) No softshadow 4AA 8AF , X6800 (dual core)
2900 XTX 58 (dailytech) with softshadow 4AA 16AF , QX6800 (quad core)
Gibbo over at OcUK had the following to say after benching a 2900XT and comparing it to his 8800GTX OC:
Hi there
I cannot say too much, but the card is well built, good quality, is quiet even when underload and is cooler running then previous ATI cards.
Performance wise everyone will have to wait but I think everyone will be impressed with its performance, especially if suggested pricing from other threads and articles from other websites are to be believed. I really cannot say anything or I will get my ass kicked from AMD. As soon as I can you guys will know more.
Something
just
doesn't
add
up.