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7850 2GB vs 7870 1GB which is best in performance?

cool.dx.rip

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Guys,pls ans my some ques.i just it out of curiosity.
1)Who is best in performance?
2)if 7870 1gb wins then pls name a any version of 7850 card only which is = equivalent in performance
3)Why 7870 wins in this match
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vram shouldnt matter much, the 7870 is a more powerful card. Also a quick Google search and i can only find 1 or 2 1GB 7870s.

7850= 1024 gcn shaders
7870= 1280 gcn shaders
 
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7870 wins performance, but that will plummet if the game/application requires more than 1gb of VRAM. Depends on your resolution. For 1080p and eyecandy, you need more vram. If you're on 1280800, 1gb is fine.
 

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For 1080p and eyecandy, you need more vram. If you're on 1280800, 1gb is fine.

also reviews show that the 7850 2GB isnt the best choice for 1080P gaming, better to save and get a 7870 2GB and be happier in the long run.

I also noticed the OP made the same thread at Tom's. Toms forums are full of whorrible and not overly smart people when it comes to advice. You will easily get better answers here :D

EDIT: Google searching the 7870 1gb link leads to 404 on 3 sites and a product page and description for a 7870 2 GB on the 4th
 
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also reviews show that the 7850 2GB isnt the best choice for 1080P gaming, better to save and get a 7870 2GB and be happier in the long run.

I also noticed the OP made the same thread at Tom's. Toms forums are full of whorrible and not overly smart people when it comes to advice. You will easily get better answers here :D

EDIT: Google searching the 7870 1gb link leads to 404 on 3 sites and a product page and description for a 7870 2 GB on the 4th

But they allow aliens @ tom's also:pimp: Agreed always get 2GB anything you won't be sorry!
 
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theres no such thing as 7870 1gb only 1gb 7850 exists and of course 7870 is better because it has 25% more cores and higher gpu clock than 7850.
You should also consider gtx 660's in most countries it has similar price to 2gb 7850 and better performance but no free games.
 
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