I totally agree with you man.
All right so it performs better, but using Q3 now for benching is no longer performance FPS (over 200 needs an alien with 200 FPS perceiving eyes) but rather an increase value. We don't look at FPS when playing Q3 in such cards but rather the number increase shows how each is performing over unperceivable frames.
I doubt that when I get my Asus GF3 card I will complain. Any games over 50 FPS(well generally over 24FPS for real smooth) is satisfying, and I don't think any game in the next year at 1024*768 at max detail will lag. GF2 Ultra people are not complaining yet about FPS drops, so why should WE the owners of these 2 new cards? Getting a Rad8500 or GF3 card to see FPS is not possible unless at max resolution with full detail and FSAA technology, but now we depend more on its features, and graphical adjustments and capabilities. I wanna see the local moron who think rants about getting a TI500 from his GF3 standard screaming he got it and get better FPS now at Q3, OH WOW!!! ... ring bells, tell the pres, that you just increased from 200 to 210 FPS!!!
Who will need a GF4 right now if he is so happy with his GF3? unless you are benching and using intensive 3d editing... I doubt.