How does tessellation affect performance?

[roaddoc326]

I tried looking it up but I was only getting definitions, I was wondering how it affects graphics and performance.

Thank you for the help.

 

[fantastik250]

Here's some opinions on what other people say about tessellation and performance.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/338112-33-tessellation-high-rigs

http://scalibq.wordpress.com/2011/12/24/amd-and-tessellation-a-difficult-relationship/

Read entire page, they talk about tessellation:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/5699/nvidia-geforce-gtx-680-review/18

 

[roaddoc326]

Best answer selected by roaddoc326.