7870 or 7850? Advice please

[shaun88]

which is the better card, HD 7850 2GB or the HD 7870 2GB?

I found the HD 7870 2GB for sale for around £145 and i found the HD 7850 2GB for sale (second hand) for £111

many thanks

 

[Sumukh_Bhagat]

7870 rams 7850 by a distance.
Get 7870.

 

[Commandermadi]

The difference in price between the two cards would definitely make the 7870 the sane choice. The 7870 eats 7850 alive.

 

[Sumukh_Bhagat]

HD 7850 2GB for sale (second hand) for £111

Just now saw that. Don't take that card.
You'll face problems for sure.
And 7870 is a way better choice.

 

[bigcyco1]

The 7870 is faster of course.I would not buy a 7850 (second hand) these days.It's not a bad choice rather risky though.I just would not go that route.If i had a choice to pick between the two.