9800 X 2 -how does it compare now days?

[rogerwilco]

Was wondering how a 9800 x 2 compares to other cards now days.

 

[Darnell]

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-graphics-card,2464-8.html
Might be of interest.

 

[RADEoN]

Still good enough for most uses in my opinion. Maybe 10-15 percent slower than a 4870x2/5870. I think its faster than a gtx280, in fact.
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[rennyf77]

i had one. gtx260 tops.

 

[rogerwilco]

Interesting--thx for the info

 

[theman7233]

yeah 260 is about right on average.

 

[caw2007]

I was not impressed with mine while I had it and got a GTX 260 not long after..

 

[TheMolecularMan]

Never believe anybody that says the 9800GX2 is faster than the GTX280. It's not. I've had both, upgraded from one to the other, and never looked back.

I got a lot of choppy performance out of my 9800GX2 on an e8400/P35 build. People always argue over the existance of micro-stuttering, so let me just say, this card DOES NOT provide a consistently smooth gaming experience. I got rid of my 9800GX2 within a month of purchase.