Metro2033 was used an example by Nvidia to show that AMD graphics cards were much weaker than their Nvidia counterparts.Originally Posted by Terbinator
It is one of the most graphically demanding games out there and is a sign of what future games will be like.
DiRT is playable on both cards with decent framerates.
OTH,Metro2033 runs better on a HD6950 1GB.
I'm still not seeing this destroying, though, as even 35FPS wouldn't qualify as playable to most.
Why are there no 1GB 6950's anywhere as well? O.o
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for all intents it seems to be the same card minus some gays name on it and a shielded cover ? with OEM added to it - GoNz0.
The GTX560 1GB is dipping below 30FPS over most of the PC Perspective time course whereas the HD6950 1GB does not.
Pixmania seem to be selling the HD6950 1GB (instant fail though).
In the US there seems to be quite a few on Newegg supposedly.
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This review compares a GTX560TI 1GB with a 1GHZ core against the HD6950 1GB with 11.1a drivers:
http://techreport.com/articles.x/20293/1
It beat the 5870? Well done nVidia!
Why...at all would anybody buy this instead of a 6950 and unlock it to a 6970?
Well done Hexus on dissecting the heat sink, ie opening it up to look inside not just taking it off, something we've asked for before on new cards.
One thing I'm a little disappointed at is that while you correctly mentioned that many of the gtx460 cards can go far higher you didn't compare one of the higher clocked gtx460 vs the gtx560
I'm interested to see how much actual performance the extra shaders bring and how much of the performance is down to higher clocks?
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Massively overclocked 460's only get compared vs Radeons.
The answer to your question would be "not a lot faster than equally clocked 460".
We have no problem in comparing a massively clocked GTX 460 against a GTX 560, though we're sure a number of readers would cry foul of us including a non-reference card in a review that takes in a new architecture.
Got no problem in pitting one in an upcoming GTX 560 review of a retail card, however.
Oh, and anyone wondering why there's no Radeon HD 6950 1GB card in this review should be made aware that AMD didn't sample any UK press (as far as I can tell) with it. Rather, they had little idea that it was being pushed to US press to include in their GTX 560 reviews.
We'd much rather have had it in the reviews, by the way.
hmmm how does a pair of gtx 460`s (768) in sli stack up? and a personal request - i have an asus gtx460 oc would like to see how mine (or similar) at 800.3800 (or so) compares
I see that the 560 has 2x DL-DVI + mini HDMI -- does anyone know if all three of these outputs can be used simultaneously (I'm guessing not)?
I am looking to replace my 4890 with something cooler, quieter and more power efficient and I would really like the option of running a third screen off it -- probably to connect a HDTV via HDMI. I was looking at a 6950 and going DisplayPort > DVI or DisplayPort > HDMI for my third screen, but the 6950 is a big bugger and with all six of my HDD bays in use space in my case is a bit short. The other option is a 6870, but that doesn't seem like enough of a performance step-up from the 4890 to warrant spending £200.
Hmmm....
Yep, I figured this was the case, it seems to have been a very urgent reaction from AMD.
going to be building myself a new PC so which card is the best to go for under £200?
a 6850, but given your budget is £200 I'm guessing, go for the MSI GTX560 at £203.
Kalniel: "Nice review Tarinder - would it be possible to get a picture of the case when the components are installed (with the side off obviously)?"
CAT-THE-FIFTH: "The Antec 300 is a case which has an understated and clean appearance which many people like. Not everyone is into e-peen looking computers which look like a cross between the imagination of a hyperactive 10 year old and a Frog."
TKPeters: "Off to AVForum better Deal - £20+Vat for Free Shipping @ Scan"
for all intents it seems to be the same card minus some gays name on it and a shielded cover ? with OEM added to it - GoNz0.
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