Testing – Futuremark
The first testing I did was with Futuremark gaming benchmarks. I used the Graphics test of PCMark05, 3DMark06, and 3DMark Vantage. I compared the Sapphire HD 5850 with a geForce GTX 260. The GTX 260 was significantly more powerful than the Radeon HD 4850, and cost about $150 more when released. Prices have dropped to below $200 for the reference models and this 1792MB version runs about $220. Yeah, it’s cheaper than the HD 5850, but uses more power and doesn’t support DX11. Plus, it was the graphics card I was using at the time. I ran the HD 5850 both at stock clock and at my overclock.
The Radeon HD 5850 beat the GTX 260 in all three tests. But, ATI cards seem to do better with Futuremark testing, so we’ll be able to tell more with the gaming tests.
Nice review. ATI has been on the ball lately.
Nice review. ATI has been on the ball lately.
Great card but their Vapor X version takes the cakes and eats it too.
Great card but their Vapor X version takes the cakes and eats it too.
Yes, the vapor x is much better than the stock cooler, definately worth the extra $, and saves you the hassle of installing an aftermarket cooler
Yes, the vapor x is much better than the stock cooler, definately worth the extra $, and saves you the hassle of installing an aftermarket cooler
I believe it's “S.T.A.L.K.E.R.”, not “S.T.R.I.K.E.R.”…
I believe it's “S.T.A.L.K.E.R.”, not “S.T.R.I.K.E.R.”…
my friend… you´ve tested an ATI 5850 that runs great with Dx11 and GTX260 do not suport this version. Lets await for a newer version from nVidia´s board VGA that suport a greater frequency , a large bandwith and optimisations for DirecX 11. nVidia rocks !!!!
my friend… you´ve tested an ATI 5850 that runs great with Dx11 and GTX260 do not suport this version. Lets await for a newer version from nVidia´s board VGA that suport a greater frequency , a large bandwith and optimisations for DirecX 11. nVidia rocks !!!!
Regardless if the HD5850 is DX11 compatible and the GTX260 is not, the HD5850 is still alot faster.
gddr5 memory ftw! but nvidia is gonna have that soon as well.
Regardless if the HD5850 is DX11 compatible and the GTX260 is not, the HD5850 is still alot faster.
gddr5 memory ftw! but nvidia is gonna have that soon as well.
GDDR5 is only good in certain situations so its not always the best way to go.
GDDR5 is only good in certain situations so its not always the best way to go.
it's better more often than not.
Its depends if the pathway is wide enough to take advantage of the bandwidth.
it's better more often than not.
Its depends if the pathway is wide enough to take advantage of the bandwidth.
yea, great array of products they've released within the past month.
most computers built recently can handle it…
yea, great array of products they've released within the past month.
most computers built recently can handle it…
Nvidia better get on the ball and release it's Fermi cards soon.
Nvidia better get on the ball and release it's Fermi cards soon.
Nvidia better get on the ball and release it's Fermi cards soon.
nice.ideal video card for my new game.
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why nvidia rocks? coz ur a fanboy?? or coz its hot like the hell?? and the new dx11 nvidia cards consume alot more power??? oh yeah, its because nvidia have great pricez…
i meant nvidia new cards are hot like hell lol
is it compatable wiv a laptop?