R9 380x vs Nvidia 780

[DrSandwich]

Okay, so basically the Title says it all. I am looking for the best gpu for 1080p under 200, and found both of these used for around $150. Which one is better for gaming? My specs are: Intel i5 2400, 8gb 1866hz ram, 600w B1 Evga PSU, and my current GPU is a 2GB 650. Thanks!

 

[WildCard999]

Between those two I would get the 780 but for the higher end of that budget I would actually go for the RX 470 4gb or GTX 1060 3gb.

 

[beegmouse]

I'd agree, for $200 get a new RX470 similar performance, half the power consumption, more futureproof.

 

[DrSandwich]

Between those two I would get the 780 but for the higher end of that budget I would actually go for the RX 470 4gb or GTX 1060 3gb.

Which one do you think I should go for though. I know 1060 is better than 470, but 3gbs seems small, even for 1080p now, but I also heard they are using advanced memory for it? They are both around $200 so it doesn't matter.

 

[WildCard999]

@1080P 3gb is adequate. This article is a good read.
http://www.tweaktown.com/tweakipedia/90/much-vram-need-1080p-1440p-4k-aa-enabled/index.html
In the test there's a few games which can go over 3gb of VRAM @1080P but that can easily be fixed by adjusting the graphic settings. If you don't think it will be enough then go for the 470 4gb or save a bit more for the 6gb version of the 1060.

Personally I would save for the GTX 1060 6gb or 8gb RX 480 for around $250, that way you know your covered for awhile.