R9 270x vs HD 7950?

[vanguard27]

Does the new R9 GPU hold any special technical advantage over the older hd 7950? like, dx version support, mantle etc? these cards are pretty much cost the same price around here so which one should I choose? Will I be losing anything if the buy the older one? I'll be doing 1080p gaming. thanks in advance!

 

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[Attic]

Does the new R9 GPU hold any special technical advantage over the older hd 7950? like, dx version support, mantle etc? these cards are pretty much cost the same price around here so which one should I choose? Will I be losing anything if the buy the older one? I'll be doing 1080p gaming. thanks in advance!

In short the 7950 >>> 270x

There are no feature differences. DX same, both support mantle, eyefinity support, ect. Neither support true audio like the 290/290x 260x and both require a crossfire connector if going multi gpu, unlike the newer 290/290x.

The 7950 is faster, has more mem bandwith, more shaders and has more VRAM. 3gb vs 2gb is starting to become more worthwhile.

The 7950 has been replaced by the R9 280. If the 280 can be found for close in price to the 270x, then get the 280/7950 hands down.

The XFX and Powercolor R9 280 are going for $200 after rebate from newegg. I'd get one you feel confident will hit 1ghz on the core (all of em should). You'll snag 3 free games with the R9 280 vs 2 on a R9 270x, but this is minimal of course.

 

[SlickR12345]

7950>270x and even the >280. Its a super fast card.

 

[TeknoBug]

Isn't the R9 280 basically a 7950?

 

[lehtv]

Isn't the R9 280 basically a 7950?

Yes. R9 280 = 7950 Boost, R9 280X = 7970 GHz Edition.

R9 270X = overclocked 7870 GHz, which is very close to stock 7950.

 

[vanguard27]

All right thanks for the info guys! Btw if I consider the 270x, should I get the 2 or 4 gb version? I mean, will I actually need the extra vram if I don't tune up the resolution any higher than 1080p?

 

[Attic]

Yes. R9 280 = 7950 Boost, R9 280X = 7970 GHz Edition.

R9 270X = overclocked 7870 GHz, which is very close to stock 7950.

Yep. The 270x is close to a stock 7950, though important to note a stock 7950 runs at 800mhz on the core. The new 280/7950 have cores that run well into the 900mhz range at stock now.

 

[Attic]

All right thanks for the info guys! Btw if I consider the 270x, should I get the 2 or 4 gb version? I mean, will I actually need the extra vram if I don't tune up the resolution any higher than 1080p?

I'd recommend against the 270x. If you are looking at 270x class hardware then get the 270 non x and overclock it. An overclocked 270 is very close to an overclocked 270x and an overclocked 270 is equal to a stock 270x.

If going 270x then the 4gb is questionable, where the extra 2gb's is needed you will more than likely lack the performance to put the extra 2gb's to use.

Price range here the 280 makes the most sense especially if you are concerend about VRAM at 1080p.

 

[lehtv]

R9 280 3GB is probably your best bet. Excellent bang for buck.

 

[24601]

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