Best single card GPU?

Paladone · Dec 9, 2012, 02:25 PM

I originally thought that the Asus 7970 Matrix platinum was the best single card GPU (Minus the gtx690, is this correct. If i am wanting to spend up to $750, would the 7970 be the best option?

T4C Fantasy · Dec 9, 2012, 02:29 PM

for gaming? no the gtx 680/90 is is bit over 3% better, but anything to do with computing u cant go wrong with an hd7970 since a single chip 7970 can beat a 690 in computing capabilities

HD 7970s
http://www.techpowerup.com/gpudb/296...n_HD_7970.html

HD 7970 GHzs
http://www.techpowerup.com/gpudb/365..._3.0_x16).html

GTX 680s
http://www.techpowerup.com/gpudb/342..._3.0_x16).html

unfortunately doesnt come with prices, but comes with the most accurate specs including length of card

Protagonist · Dec 9, 2012, 02:30 PM

I'd say go for a CF of 7970GHz edition i don't see the need to spend $750 on a single card, if its not dual GPU

Super XP · Dec 9, 2012, 02:33 PM

HD 7970 GHz Edition is a great choice. Keep in mind the HD 8900 series is coming in Q1-Q2 2013.

Mindweaver · Dec 9, 2012, 02:42 PM

I'd say get a HD7970 and overclock it to a GHz Edition or get a GTX670 and overclock it to a GTX680. but looking at W1zzards latest review Club3d HD 7870 jokerCard the HD 7970 GHz beats the GTX680 in most benches... But not by much and remember both top cards can arguable be the best if someone overclocks them... You can't go wrong with either card.. So, I'd get the cheapest with the most Vram and right now that card is the HD 7970 @ $379.99 with a $20 MIR which brings it to $359.99.

Paladone · Dec 9, 2012, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T4C Fantasy

for gaming? no the gtx 680/90 is is bit over 3% better, but anything to do with computing u cant go wrong with an hd7970 since a single chip 7970 can beat a 690 in computing capabilities

HD 7970s
http://www.techpowerup.com/gpudb/296...n_HD_7970.html

HD 7970 GHzs
http://www.techpowerup.com/gpudb/365..._3.0_x16).html

GTX 680s
http://www.techpowerup.com/gpudb/342..._3.0_x16).html

unfortunately doesnt come with prices, but comes with the most accurate specs including length of card

I play a wide variety of games but i spend the majority of my time playing WoW, which i know does not require such an overkill graphics card. So, for WoW, GTX680>HD7970?

Protagonist · Dec 9, 2012, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paladone

I play a wide variety of games but i spend the majority of my time playing WoW, which i know does not require such an overkill graphics card. So, for WoW, GTX680>HD7970?

Yes 680/7970GHz, which are still overkill. You cant go wrong with either of them.

Jack1n · Dec 9, 2012, 02:51 PM

If im not wrong (and i could be) nvidia cards perform better in wow,if your playing at 1080p just get a single 670gtx.

Paladone · Dec 9, 2012, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack1n

If im not wrong (and i could be) nvidia cards perform better in wow,if your playing at 1080p just get a single 670gtx.

Oh right. So why is a single gtx670 better? or is it just not nessescary to get a 680?

T4C Fantasy · Dec 9, 2012, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paladone

Oh right. So why is a single gtx670 better? or is it just not nessescary to get a 680?

its your money get the best gpu possible if you want, tpu members will tell you that you dont need top of the line to enjoy games at the best fps, a gtx680 isnt neccesary but it is the best nvidia card atm with a single gpu

Paladone · Dec 9, 2012, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T4C Fantasy

its your money get the best gpu possible if you want, tpu members will tell you that you dont need top of the line to enjoy games at the best fps, a gtx680 isnt neccesary but it is the best nvidia card atm with a single gpu

Cool! Thankyou

BarbaricSoul · Dec 9, 2012, 03:17 PM

While the difference isn't much in gaming, I don't know why people are saying the GTX 680 is better than the HD7970 GHZ edition. According to Wizzards reviews, with the 12.11 drivers, the 7970 ghz edition out performs the GTX 680 at all resolutions higher than 1680*1050, and even the regular HD7970 outperforms the GTX 680 at 2560*1600 resolution(which happens to be my current resolution).

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/A...rmance/23.html

T4C Fantasy · Dec 9, 2012, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarbaricSoul

While the difference isn't much in gaming, I don't know why people are saying the GTX 680 is better than the HD7970 GHZ edition. According to Wizzards reviews, with the 12.11 drivers, the 7970 ghz edition out performs the GTX 680 at all resolutions higher than 1680*1050, and even the regular HD7970 outperforms the GTX 680 at 2560*1600 resolution(which happens to be my current resolution).

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/A...rmance/23.html

yea the drivers make a huge differance, as soon as 12.12 comes out then it will be offical

BlackZero · Dec 9, 2012, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T4C Fantasy

yea the drivers make a huge differance, as soon as 12.12 comes out then it will be offical

A little overly bureaucratic.

Paladone · Dec 11, 2012, 07:05 AM

Was browsing the GPU section at my local store and i noticed this https://www.ple.com.au/ViewItem.aspx...CategoryID=259. Can anyone explain what it is and why it's $4500? Thanks :P

Naito · Dec 11, 2012, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paladone

Was browsing the GPU section at my local store and i noticed this https://www.ple.com.au/ViewItem.aspx...CategoryID=259. Can anyone explain what it is and why it's $4500? Thanks :P

Workstation card. More suitable for AutoCAD, etc.

Novulux · Dec 11, 2012, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paladone

Was browsing the GPU section at my local store and i noticed this https://www.ple.com.au/ViewItem.aspx...CategoryID=259. Can anyone explain what it is and why it's $4500? Thanks :P

Short answer: Workstation card that fills specific purposes (CAD, modeling,rendering, media processing, etc) of professionals who have money to spend in order to gain better performance and save time; not made for gamers.

EDIT: Well, Naito's is shorter. :P

Dec 9, 2012, 02:25 PM	#1
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Dec 9, 2012, 02:29 PM	#2
T4C Fantasy CPU & GPU DB Maintainer Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA, Rhode Island Posts: 870 (2.31/day) Thanks: 207 Thanked 360 Times in 211 Posts System Specs	for gaming? no the gtx 680/90 is is bit over 3% better, but anything to do with computing u cant go wrong with an hd7970 since a single chip 7970 can beat a 690 in computing capabilities HD 7970s http://www.techpowerup.com/gpudb/296...n_HD_7970.html HD 7970 GHzs http://www.techpowerup.com/gpudb/365..._3.0_x16).html GTX 680s http://www.techpowerup.com/gpudb/342..._3.0_x16).html unfortunately doesnt come with prices, but comes with the most accurate specs including length of card __________________ GPU Database <-- Want Me To Add A Specific Non-Reference GPU Model Not Listed? Send Me A PM GPU Database Thread Rare GPUs / Unreleased GPUs List Your Favorite GPU GPU-Z 0.6.7+ Screenshots! CPU Database

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Dec 9, 2012, 02:30 PM	#3
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Mindweaver Moderato®™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Statesville, NC Posts: 3,619 (2.42/day) Thanks: 4,313 Thanked 2,315 Times in 1,148 Posts System Specs	I'd say get a HD7970 and overclock it to a GHz Edition or get a GTX670 and overclock it to a GTX680. but looking at W1zzards latest review Club3d HD 7870 jokerCard the HD 7970 GHz beats the GTX680 in most benches... But not by much and remember both top cards can arguable be the best if someone overclocks them... You can't go wrong with either card.. So, I'd get the cheapest with the most Vram and right now that card is the HD 7970 @ $379.99 with a $20 MIR which brings it to $359.99. __________________ “As long as I feel the warmth from the sun and breathe precious air…. I must ask questions to feed the Mind!” Battletag: Mindweaver#1523

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Dec 11, 2012, 07:05 AM	#15
Paladone Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 167 (1.02/day) Thanks: 95 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts System Specs	Was browsing the GPU section at my local store and i noticed this https://www.ple.com.au/ViewItem.aspx...CategoryID=259. Can anyone explain what it is and why it's $4500? Thanks :P

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