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GeForce 9800 GTX vs. Radeon HD 4850

Discussion in 'PC hardware help' started by Hammer102, Jul 5, 2008.

  1. Hammer102

    Hammer102 Member

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    So I am looking at Newegg's daily deals and I run across the ZOTAC GeForce 9800 GTX. Then later I see ASUS Radeon HD 4850. Both are the same price ($5 difference doesnt count) and look equally good. But which one would you go with? Which is the better of the two?
     
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    sammorris Senior member

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    The 4850 is miles better. No contest.
     
  3. shaffaaf

    shaffaaf Regular member

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    they butt heads, its not MILES better. they are on par, it depends on the game to see which is better. but with only 1 power connector, and better drivers, and the possibility for crossfire, the 4850 anytime.
     
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    sammorris Senior member

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    It's not quite as close as you make out shaff, the cards are on a par for some titles, but for others the 4850 is way ahead, and on several occasions too.
     
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    shaffaaf Regular member

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    as i said, on some the 9800GTX is a head, on some the 4850, but when the 4850 is ahead, its by a minimum of 10%, while when the 9800GTX is ahead its about 5-7%
     
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    sammorris Senior member

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    Indeed, But the 4850 does on a few occasions top 25%, and that's when it gets significant.
     

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