Full GeForce 8500 and 8600 scores are here

[JPB]

http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=38769

 

[yacoub]

How worthless is that when they don't test an 8800GTS 320 and 640 and GTX on the same system lol
so the best folks can do is TRY to compare those to other 8800 series tests on different systems.


also "All tests were done on an Intel 975X based mobo with a core Core number numeral core QX6700 @ 2.66Ghz. "
lol great writing there...

 

[JPB]

Well, knowing that the 8800GTS scores between 8500 and 9500 in 3D06, and the 8800GTX scores between 10K and over 11k depending on CPU, I don't believe its hard to figure out where these cards fit in.

However, imo...it looks like the 8600GT is on the level of a X1900GT, 7900GT etc. While the 8600GTS is on the level of a X1950XT and maybe after a little OC, it would be comparable or faster than the X1950XTX. Which I think makes it a very nice card.

 

[imported_dongle]

How worthless is that when they don't test an 8800GTS 320 and 640 and GTX on the same system lol
so the best folks can do is TRY to compare those to other 8800 series tests on different systems.

That's the point! The numbers are probably fudged a bit and this prevents direct comparison.

 

[SickBeast]

Originally posted by: JPB
Well, knowing that the 8800GTS scores between 8500 and 9500 in 3D06, and the 8800GTX scores between 10K and over 11k depending on CPU, I don't believe its hard to figure out where these cards fit in.

However, imo...it looks like the 8600GT is on the level of a X1900GT, 7900GT etc. While the 8600GTS is on the level of a X1950XT and maybe after a little OC, it would be comparable or faster than the X1950XTX. Which I think makes it a very nice card.

I agree; the 8600 cards appear to be *great* midrange cards and will hopefully be quite cheap at around $150 street prices.

 

[swtethan]

my 8800gts 640 scores 10,100 in 3dmark06

 

[JPB]

Originally posted by: swtethan
my 8800gts 640 scores 10,100 in 3dmark06

Well, given the OC on your Core 2, and probably an overclock on your GTS...that is very understandable. But I was referring to stock clocks though.

 

[Munky]

Looks like none of those 8600-series are as fast as last gen high end cards. I can break 6000 in 3dmark06 with a x1900xt and a Opteron 165, and those cant even do it with a QX6700.

 

[Cheezeit]

Would the 8600GT or 8600GTS be better than my 7900GS or are those scores inflated because of a QX6700?
I'd like to EVGA step up if the new cards are better, does anyone know the MSRP of the new 8600's?

 

[Matt2]

Originally posted by: munky
Looks like none of those 8600-series are as fast as last gen high end cards. I can break 6000 in 3dmark06 with a x1900xt and a Opteron 165, and those cant even do it with a QX6700.

Agreed.

I get 6400 in 3dmark06.

It's a shame the 8600GTS couldnt match that even with the superior CPU.

 

[Creig]

Originally posted by: munky
Looks like none of those 8600-series are as fast as last gen high end cards. I can break 6000 in 3dmark06 with a x1900xt and a Opteron 165, and those cant even do it with a QX6700.

While they may not be as fast as your X1900XT, they have the potential value of being able to run DX10. Whether or not there will be enough DX10 titles available during these new card's expected useful lifetime to make it a worthwhile purchase over an older, faster DX9 card is another matter.

 

[TanisHalfElven]

Originally posted by: munky
Looks like none of those 8600-series are as fast as last gen high end cards. I can break 6000 in 3dmark06 with a x1900xt and a Opteron 165, and those cant even do it with a QX6700.

i get 61xx with my rig below.
if those scores are correct i am glad i did not wait for the 8600 series.

 

[swtethan]

last time i remember..... qx6700 got ~4000 pts and my core 2 got ~2000 :Q

 

[Sniper82]

Looks like I'll save for a 8800GTS 320mb or wait till the next refresh of them come. Which I am more likely to do since all I am looking forward to are Crysis and UT3.

 

[swtethan]

8600gts = 7900gs let me check this out

 

[Matt2]

Isnt DX10 supposed to improve performance via less overhead?

Maybe these cards will perform better in DX10 apps as opposed to DX9 apps.

 

[swtethan]

3DMark Score: 5491 Baseline Intel Core2 Quad Q6600
User: chip228@hotmail.com Date: 2007-04-06 02:45:50.0
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad 2400 MHz
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU @ 2.40GHz($819.99+)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / 2.4 GHz processor ($819.99+)
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GT($233.33+)

Display Driver: 6.14.10.9371
Driver Status: WHQL - FM Approved
Motherboard Model: [Unknown]
Resolution: 1280x1024
OS: Microsoft Windows XP
System Memory: 2048 MB
Video Memory: 256 MB

----------------------------------
3DMark Score: 6093 Untitled
User: 2751609 Date: 2007-03-31 03:02:43.0
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad 3200 MHz
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU @ 2.66GHz($819.99+)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / 2.4 GHz processor ($819.99+)
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GT($233.33+)


Display Driver: 6.14.10.9371
Driver Status: WHQL - FM Approved
Motherboard Model: 965P-DS3
Resolution: 1280x1024
OS: Microsoft Windows XP
System Memory: 2048 MB
Video Memory: 256 MB


--------------
3DMark Score: 6917 Single XFX 7900GT 700/2000 Intel E4300@3300Mhz
User: 418084 Date: 2007-03-18 18:14:44.0
CPU: Intel Core 2 3285 MHz
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 4300 @ 1.80GHz($295.0+)

GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GT($233.33+)

Display Driver: 6.14.10.9371
Driver Status: WHQL - FM Approved
Motherboard Model: MS-7350
Resolution: 1280x1024
OS: Microsoft Windows XP
System Memory: 2048 MB
Video Memory: 256 MB





2.4ghz core 2 quad with a 7900gt gets 5491
3.2ghz core 2 quad with a 7900gt gets 6093
3.3ghz core 2 duo 4300 with a 7900gt (oced) gets 6917
8600gts gets 5789



hmm.... weaker than an oced 7900 gt i guess, but about even

 

[yacoub]

Originally posted by: JPB
Well, knowing that the 8800GTS scores between 8500 and 9500 in 3D06, and the 8800GTX scores between 10K and over 11k depending on CPU, I don't believe its hard to figure out where these cards fit in.
.

Dude, at which resolution and on what type of system? You need comparable systems tested before numbers can be compared.