7850 or the GTX 560 TI

[coolmarquis97]

Which graphics card is better. I am trying to build a gaming PC that can run Skyrim,Batman Arkham City, Battlefield 3 and many other high-end games smoothly on decent settings. I'm looking for a graphics card around $250. Price cant be higher than $300. Give me some advice and opinions below. I'm really stuck between the two graphics cards!


Also since the 7750 is cheaper would buying two be better than getting the cards above?

 

[azeem40]

For Skyrim, the Radeon 7850 is better; for BF3, the 560ti is better, and for Batman, the Radeon 7850 is better.

Source: http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/549?vs=547

 

[coolmarquis97]

For Skyrim, the Radeon 7850 is better; for BF3, the 560ti is better, and for Batman, the Radeon 7850 is better.

Source: http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/549?vs=547

So for most games it seems as if the 7850 is better.

 

[azeem40]

Yep. Also, it uses less power.

 

[zakattak80]

i would go for the 7850 since it has 2gb of vram vs the 560 ti 1gb. which well make a big difference in battlefield 3, but if you want the physx feature for arkham city then take the 560 ti

 

[coolmarquis97]

i would go for the 7850 since it has 2gb of vram vs the 560 ti 1gb. which well make a big difference in battlefield 3, but if you want the physx feature for arkham city then take the 560 ti

Does Arkham City look terrible without Physx. If it still looks good then i'm strongly going to consider the 7850

 

[azeem40]

As you can see from the benchmark, even for Batman, the 7850 is better.

 

[coolmarquis97]

Could somebody link me to the best 7850 or just any that they would recommend?

 

[azeem40]

I have a Sapphire Radeon GPU and it OCs real well. I can't even hear the fans!

 

[geogolem]

In my opinion Nvidia > AMD even if the AMD card is faster and cheaper. Thats just my opinion based on my experience. Don't let me stop you from getting an AMD card though.

 

[coolmarquis97]

I have a Sapphire Radeon GPU and it OCs real well. I can't even hear the fans!

Noob to OC'ing. Is it easy or hard?

 

[legendkiller]

Buy this GTx 560 Ti for $170(saves like $30), buy it before the 30th
http://www.logicbuy.com/deals/zotac-nvidia-geforce-gtx-560-video-card/33480.aspx

EDIT: If you want a 2GB and is playing BF3, Highly recommend this GTx 560Ti 2GB version for same price as 7850
http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?p=MSI-560_2G&c=pw&hash=f5cfuUcnwS7r0oJeCGKBk7%2BtVqiDQ6q8kSeV2Hr%2BSWy%2FJ06qFG6OJhjYBUoZOJCnpLUqjtOLXt%2FnWU2unNvysYZNZpBZbP8A7kh17qjh2xSVEtONFe4vQGw7oEtu9w

 

[coolmarquis97]

Shoud i get the Sapphire 7850 thats already OC'ed or do it myself to just the regular one

 

[azeem40]

Ocing is just a matter of upping the clock speed and trial and error. If it BSODs, just restart and lower the clock speed.

 

[zakattak80]

Does Arkham City look terrible without Physx. If it still looks good then i'm strongly going to consider the 7850

no it doesn't look bad at all on 7850, to me personally the physx feature is gimmicky and only a selected few game truly use it. you you want a video showing the difference with physx on and off here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thCWFXVCH3A

 

[azeem40]

Get the Sapphire 1000 MHz edition.

 

[legendkiller]

Some game is tested here with GTx 560 Ti and Radeon 7850...
http://www.anandtech.com/show/5767/capsule-review-sapphires-radeon-hd-7870-overclock-edition/3

Just go for this video card: http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?p=MSI-560_2G&c=pw&hash=f5cfuUcnwS7r0oJeCGKBk7%2BtVqiDQ6q8kSeV2Hr%2BSWy%2FJ06qFG6OJhjYBUoZOJCnpLUqjtOLXt%2FnWU2unNvysYZNZpBZbP8A7kh17qjh2xSVEtONFe4vQGw7oEtu9w

 

[azeem40]

So you're suggesting a 560ti yet showing a benchmark where clearly the 7850 is a better card? Lol?

 

[coolmarquis97]

Smart to buy the Sapphire HD 7850 or the Sapphire HD 7850 OC

 

[azeem40]

OC edition for $10 more is worth the $.

 

[legendkiller]

So you're suggesting a 560ti yet showing a benchmark where clearly the 7850 is a better card? Lol?

From what he posted, he plays BF3, am I wrong? BF3 performs better on GTx 560 Ti so with 2GB it should do a bit better, am I still wrong or what? With 2GB of Vram for high end games, the GTx 560Ti should get at least few-10 FPS higher... BF3 uses more than 1.5GB so since the 560Ti they tested only have 1GB than it means that you can gain more FPS from more vRAM...

 

[azeem40]

Your review you linked says otherwise.

 

[goombaxiv]

My 7850 (MSI) is overclocker to 1180 Mhz (37% increase). Im getting better results than 570 in most benchmarks

 

[legendkiller]

My 7850 (MSI) is overclocker to 1180 Mhz (37% increase). Im getting better results than 570 in most benchmarks

Even if you do get that in benchmark, you cant beat a OC GTx 560Ti at BF3 with 2GB... BF3 feature more of Nvidia video card than Radeon...

 

[goombaxiv]

Who cares about 2 fps more in one game when the 7850 crush the 560 ti in all other games. I play BF3 at 1080p ultra 4 msaa no prob. Unless you are using multi monitor you wont see the different xcept on your electricity bill