Results: 3D Mark Vantage
Yes, we still use this benchmark. It is the default DX10 based synthetic benchmark we have, and it does a nice job still of indicating the overall performance of a card when it is in a highly optimized situation. The benchmark was run with the Performance presets.
The GTX 480 has a big lead due to the PhysX support in the CPU-2 test. When we ignore that particular result, we see the R6970 take a nice jump ahead of the GTX 480. The HD 6950 and HD 5870 are behind the other cards, but still neck and neck with each other.
got the msi nvidia geforce
got the msi nvidia geforce engtx 580 on 1gh+ range… so why wold i buy this one?
dualcore thats too hot when clocking?
Price would be the big
Price would be the big factor. Get nearly the same performance for $100 cheaper.
Hopefully I can get in the N580GTX Lightning in and see how hot that puppy gets with the Twin Frozr III.
Any idea what might happen to
Any idea what might happen to the frame rates if this card was matched with a Sandy Bridge i5-2400 rather than the hex core AMD? I know in some titles it wouldn’t make much of a difference but in titles like Metro 2033, Dawn of War II and Starcraft II it might help the GPU stretch its legs.
You are most likely right…
You are most likely right… which is why you should check out Ryan’s review of the unoverclocked 6970 to see how it performs with a beefier CPU. Add another 4 to 5% to those numbers, and you should get a good idea of how the card will fare with a i7: https://pcper.com/reviews/Graphics-Cards/AMD-Radeon-HD-6970-and-6950-Review-Cayman-Architecture-Revealed