7800GT CO vs 6800GS is it worth the extra $100?

[vtohthree]

Before I fire the trigger on purchasing a 6800GS, for $100 more I could get a evga 7800GT CO, now since the cost is roughly 1/3 more, then I would justify it by the performance being approx. 1/3 faster. I did quite a few searches on both, didn't really come up with anything for the two going head on(since I guess they are on a different class).

How do these two cards compare in terms of one overpowering the other, especially in terms of percentage gains.

Again, thanks. :beer:

 

[CalvinHobbes]

If you find a review of the 6800GS, the 7800 should be in the benchmarks as well.

 

[Munky]

If you can go for the 7800gt, then do it, especially if you plan on keeping the card for at least a year. It's performance increase over a stock gs is about 1/3, or 1 resolution step above. That means if a 6800gs can run a game smoothly at 1024 res, the 7800gt will let you play at 1280 res at similar fps.

http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/video/display/games-2005.html

 

[CKXP]

yes it's definetly worth it, the 7800gt is one of the best price/performance deals. some can be found under $300

 

[Slitherythesnake]

A good overclock on a 7800 GT would be close or on par with a stock 7800 GTX.

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[imported_Sincity]

Same boat here....leaning towards the 7800 GT for $90 more since it will last longer in terms of staying slightly ahead of the tech curve.

 

[sheltem]

I personally went with the 6800GS, as I don't play as many games as I used to. It overclocks like crazy; right now my card is oc'ed to 553/1230 on stock cooling.

 

[SleepWalkerX]

I opted in for a 6800GS cause I wouldn't have enough for the 7800GT (although my bro got one). I ran 3dmark05 on my card, but forgot the score. It was a 5543 or around that with a stock XFX 6800GS. I haven't overclocked it cause I don't want to void the warranty, although its already at 485/1100 so its not like it matters too much.

The Tech Report is the only one I've found that has the 6800GS benched alongside a 7800GT.

http://techreport.com/reviews/2005q4/geforce-6800gs/index.x?pg=1

 

[CP5670]

The CO is also somewhat faster than a reference speed GT and is actually very close to a reference GTX. There is a review of it on Firingsquad. I think it's definitely worth the extra $100.