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There are other lists on other sites but there isn't really one here. I am not going to go into custom or oem overclocked versions like the XXX versions.

Here goes:

HD5970
HD5870
GTX295
HD5850
4870x2
GTX285
4850X2
GTX280
HD4890
HD5770
GTX275
GTX260 216sp( 55NM)
GTX260 CORE 216
GTX260
HD4870
HD5750
9800GX2
HD4770
GTS250
9800GTX+
8800ULTRA
9800GTX
8800GTX
HD4850
9800GT
8800GTS 512
8800GTS
8800GT
9600GT
HD3870
7950GX2
8800GTS 320/640
HD3850
X1950XTX
X1950XT
HD2900XT
7950GT
X1900XTX
7900GTX

Let me know if you guys want me to go lower. Info courtesy of PC Gamer.
 
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technically since the title says its GPU's.. wouldnt it be the g200, g92, g94, g80, RV870, RV780, etc, etc, etc..

but a little more information on exactly what this list is suppose to represent would help a lot more..
 
Its a Looooooooonnnnnnnnnnnngggg list, are you sure your up to the challenge? And Ram size also makes a differences in ranking too. E.G 4870 1GB > gtx 260 216 > 4870 512mb :eek:

And what resolution are we comparing it and ranking them at? 2650x1920?
 
5ilvgearx said:
what resolution are we comparing it and ranking them at? 2650x1920?
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Aren't the various relationships pretty much the same no matter the resolution?
I mean, even if say the 512MB 4870 is faster than the GTX260 192SP in something at high res, can't we just say that generally the GTX260 is faster?

*shrug* I thought that was what we were doing. Really though, if we could compile a list of general relative performance relationships, that could be something that's sticky-worthy, no? I bet it could certainly answer alot of the basic "Should I get x-card or y-card?" threads.
 
RoboticPotPie said:
Aren't the various relationships pretty much the same no matter the resolution?
I mean, even if say the 512MB 4870 is faster than the GTX260 192SP in something at high res, can't we just say that generally the GTX260 is faster?

*shrug* I thought that was what we were doing. Really though, if we could compile a list of general relative performance relationships, that could be something that's sticky-worthy, no? I bet it could certainly answer a lot of the basic "Should I get x-card or y-card?" threads.
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its not going to work because there are too many variables here. really its much better to just let people start a thread when they have a question about getting a card or upgrading. even if we had a list people would still start threads about which card to get.
 
we will see how far we get in a few days. If it turns into a giant mess, well we will just leave it alone. I would appreciate it if someone would chime in with more ATI 48xx and 38xx series.
 
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need to add
8800GTS 320MB
8800GTS 640MB
8800GTS 512MB

the 320MB and 640MB were almost the same. the 512Mb released after the more powerful 8800GT was alot more powerful.
 
PlatinumPC said:
need to add
8800GTS 320MB
8800GTS 640MB
8800GTS 512MB

the 320MB and 640MB were almost the same. the 512Mb released after the more powerful 8800GT was alot more powerful.
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I just lumped them all together since they were all faster than the 8800gt and slower than the 8800gtx correct?
 
strikeout said:
I just lumped them all together since they were all faster than the 8800gt and slower than the 8800gtx correct?
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no. the 8800gt was faster than the 8800gts 320mb/640mb. now the 8800gt 256mb was a joke though because the lack of vram killed it long before it ran out of gpu power. also dont forget the 8800gts 512mb which was faster than the 8800gt and 8800gts 320mb/640mb.
 
What about Nvidias long list of renaming cards? The 9800GT = 8800GT. The 8800gtx, 8800Ultra, and 8800GTS 512mb are all faster. But not the 320 and 640 gts. Then I think there was a 640mb GTS has had extra SP too making it as fast as a GT. Yes this will be complicated. Same thing with the GTS 250 and 9800GTX+ or was it just the GTX, stopped paying attention to Nvidia about that time...
 
I want to see the list go all the way back to the NV1.



Better get a pot of coffee going and whip out the
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RoboticPotPie said:
Aren't the various relationships pretty much the same no matter the resolution?
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Unfortunately, not by a long shot.

HypotheticalQuestion said:
Aren't the various relationships pretty much the same no matter the game?
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Nope

HypotheticalQuestion said:
Aren't the various relationships pretty much the same no matter the CPU speed?
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Very doubtful

HypotheticalQuestion said:
Aren't the various relationships pretty much the same no matter the DirectX Version?
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Don't count on it

HypotheticalQuestion said:
Aren't the various relationships pretty much the same no matter the graphic settings?
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My reply is no

HypotheticalQuestion said:
Aren't the various relationships pretty much the same no matter the driver version
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My sources say no

HypotheticalQuestion said:
Aren't the various relationships pretty much the same no matter the Crossfire/SLI configuration?
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Outlook not so good
 
It just goes to show how convoluted and incestuous the graphics hardware market has become whenever a forum dedicated to the topic would take weeks and a ton of debate to accurately produce a simple ranking of recent video cards.

9800GX2 is way low on that list. While being a complete piece of shit card design, it's slightly slower than a GTX280 at 1920x1200 and below (depending on the game). Also, you have the 9800GTX listed twice.
 
Hamish Campbell said:
It just goes to show how convoluted and incestuous the graphics hardware market has become whenever a forum dedicated to the topic would take weeks and a ton of debate to accurately produce a simple ranking of recent video cards.

9800GX2 is way low on that list. While being a complete piece of shit card design, it's slightly slower than a GTX280 at 1920x1200 and below (depending on the game). Also, you have the 9800GTX listed twice.
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I don't know what rez they benched these at so maybe thats why its lower than what it should be. Fixed the 9800GTX.
 
PC Gamer. 'Nuff said :p

HD5770 above GTX275??? In reality it is usually on par or slower than HD4870, so I'd put it tied with GTX260 (192 sp) in most scenarios. Actually, I have an 'old' GTX260 and if someone offered me a straight trade for a HD5770 I wouldn't take it.

HD4770 above GTS250? Not a chance. In fact, why the heck is it above HD4850 unless we are factoring in overclocking?

GTS250 and 9800GTX+ are the same GPU.

9800GT and 8800GT are the same GPU.

Since 8800GTS 320/640 has its own entry, what is supposed to be the difference between 8800GTS and 8800GTS 512?

9600GT is not faster than G80 8800GTS.

GTX260 (216sp) - no performance difference between 55nm and 65nm versions.

X1950XT was a 256mb card - the X1900XT and X1900XTX are both better overall.

X1900XT and X1900XTX are considerably faster than any card from nVidia's 7 series excluding the ill-fated 7950GX2. While there was relative parity back when the cards were fresh tech, in modern titles the extra shader horsepower makes a huge difference.


All in all, even as a generalized order it is inaccurate. And as others have pointed out, things aren't that simple anyway.
 
GTX295 goes above the HD5870. GTX275 goes above the 5770 and according to most reviews above the HD4890 or equal.
 
PlatinumPC said:
GTX295 goes above the HD5870. GTX275 goes above the 5770 and according to most reviews above the HD4890 or equal.
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Agreed, although it's easy to argue either way on the 5870/295 comparison.

PlatinumPC said:
also yeah the 9800GX2 should slot in around the GTX275/HD4890 level.
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Nope, both of those cards smoke it. Friend had a 9800GX2 and when he moved to a single GTX260 he could run higher settings without hitching. Both the 7950GX2 and 9800GX2 were very erratic, so I would just leave them out completely due to the issue of quantifying their performance levels.
 
 
PlatinumPC said:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/nvidia-gtx-280,1953-16.html
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/nvidia-gtx-280,1953-17.html
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/nvidia-gtx-280,1953-18.html
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/nvidia-gtx-280,1953-19.html
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/nvidia-gtx-280,1953-20.html
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/nvidia-gtx-280,1953-21.html
all show the 9800GX2 is stronger than the GTX260 and just below the GTX 280. yes the drivers were buggy for it, but it did leave most cards for dead.
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No, they show that the average FPS of the 9800GX2 were higher than a GTX260 with early drivers. Benchmark numbers, especially those without minimum FPS, don't tell you anything about actual gameplay. Even with release drivers the [H] review showed the GTX260 providing a better gameplay experience.
 
rincewind said:
No, they show that the average FPS of the 9800GX2 were higher than a GTX260 with early drivers. Benchmark numbers, especially those without minimum FPS, don't tell you anything about actual gameplay. Even with release drivers the [H] review showed the GTX260 providing a better gameplay experience.
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I've owned a 7950GX2, 9800GX2 and a GTX280. My 9800GX2 would actually benchmark quite comparably to the 280 at 1920x1200 and below in MOST games. However, in actual game play I would rather use the 280 every time no matter what game it was. It's much smoother.

Currently running a 5870 and it's light years beyond all those. Remind me never to buy a dual nvidia GPU card again...
 
regardless the 9800GX2 is in the wrong position and need to move up on the OP's original list. I personally didn't like the 9800GX2 very much and would agree with the above statements...it is however ranked incorrectly.
 
The HD 4850 is faster than the 9800 GTX and 8800 GTX and trades blows with the HD 4770.

Your order should be like this:

HD5970
GTX295
HD5870
4870x2
HD5850
GTX285
4850X2
GTX280
GTX275
HD4890
9800GX2
GTX260 CORE 216
HD5770
HD4870
GTX260
GTS250
9800GTX+
8800ULTRA
HD5750
HD4850
HD4770
9800GTX
8800GTX
9800GT

Here's the review covering the HD 4850 ranking:
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Powercolor/HD_4850/6.html

Here's the review covering the 4770 ranking:
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ATI/HD_4770/6.html

You know, you really should have left this job to someone who knew what they were doing.
 
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I'll check in a few days before I update it. I want to have more input and specific benches.


defaultluser said:
You know, you really should have left this job to someone who knew what they were doing.
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Really like who? brent or kyle? I think they are too busy for a simple ranking for a general idea. I read their articles for in depth analysis of video cards. Doesn't seem like anyone was interested in doing it in the first place but me. Gotta start somewhere.
 
dude..if you google you'll see that a 5770 has enough trouble keeping with a GTX260 and HD4870 let alone beating a GTX275.
In addition there is no way a HD5870 beats a GTX295 in most tests.
I know you are trying to do your list thing..but you should make a couple of quick changes so people don't glance at it and write it off just because of a couple of errors.
I'd advise you to just check out some reviews and go from there.
 
I like the idea of having this type of list; too bad it's not being updated/maintained.
 
sorta, I wanted one just for [H] i'll be back to check on things once i'm done building my rig.
 
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