HD 7770 vs HD 7850, is there that big a difference between them?

[mike2012]

Hey, Mike2012. Well I currently have an HD 7750. But now, I'm saving up for a new card and a new power supply.

Now for around $190, I can get the MSI R7770 and a Corsair CX Series CX500m power supply.

However, if I get the HD 7850, I'll probably have to spend around $280. Not to mention the fact that I want to have a little money left over for food, going out and that sort of stuff.

So is there a drastic difference between the HD 7770 and the HD 7850? Also, if I just get the HD 7770, will there be a noticeable improvement in gaming performance?

 

[yummerzzz]

There is a VERY drastic performance difference.
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/536?vs=549

If it's worth the price difference that's up to you.

 

[completelyrandomname]

Not really worth it to upgrade form a 7750 to 7770. Performance is better but not much. Thee 7770 and 7850 is NIGHT and DAY. It's like comparing a supercar to an old 1900s slow car. The 7850 is so much better and the difference is SIGNIFICANT.

 

[mike2012]

Not really worth it to upgrade form a 7750 to 7770. Performance is better but not much. Thee 7770 and 7850 is NIGHT and DAY. It's like comparing a supercar to an old 1900s slow car. The 7850 is so much better and the difference is SIGNIFICANT.

So you would say that it's worth it for the extra 2 weeks of saving up?

 

[completelyrandomname]

Yes, for SURE.

 

[mike2012]

Best answer selected by MIKE2012.

 

[mike2012]

Yes, for SURE.

Thanks, I'll probably just save up a little longer for the HD 7850 then.

 

[completelyrandomname]

Make sure it's a 2gb version and not the 1gb card. A bit of performance difference so just watch out for that. Sometimes you can snag a 7870 for the price of a 7850 which is insane (Black Friday, Christmas).

 

[dish_moose]

If you're saving that much extra - go a little farther for the HD7870.
-Bruce

 

[stickmansam]

i snagged my 7850 for the price of the 7770

The 7770 is about the 6850 while the 7850 is about a 6950 if that is any indication