Power consumption of agp 6800gs vs 7800gs

[Bucksnort]

I heard the 7800gs uses slightly less than 6800gs, anyone know?

 

[RussianSensation]

Given this data:

7800GS/6800U/X850XTPE

It is highly unlikely that 7800GS uses less power than 6800GS since it uses almost as much as 6800Ultra. Either way the differences will be immaterial.

EDIT: Tech Report data

Ok this shows about 30 watt difference at load. That's a big difference between graphics cards but overall system load is still small.

 

[Bucksnort]

Good article, Thanks

 

[SniperZ]

I have a question, can the Ultra X 500W handle that 6800GS?