R9 280x or gtx770

[BeardHolloway]

i need to choose one between R9 280x and GTX770,
which is better for "watch dog"?

 

[Carfax83]

For Watch Dogs, the GTX 770 would be faster; especially the 4GB version.

If you're getting the 2GB version though, then the frame rate might be choppier due to the 2GB frame buffer, and you can forget about using ultra level textures as that requires a 3GB frame buffer.

In fact, I would recommend getting the 280x over the 2GB GTX 770, as the performance of the Radeon will increase as AMD releases more optimized drivers and Ubisoft patches the game.. Plus with 3GB of VRAM, the 280x can use ultra level textures which makes the game look significantly better.

But if you can afford the GTX 770 4GB, then that would be the best..

 

[MeldarthX]

if you're spending 770 4 gig level amount of money you're fastly approaching 290 prices if not the same....

Without a doubt 290 would be the best card at that price range; if you're looking under 300...then

280X......*my prices are in pounds; not dealt with US prices in awhile*

 

[ctk1981]

Just for watch dogs or even wolfenstein 4gb gtx 770.

Everything else...280x. Really I think the above two titles are unoptimized and need patching. Maybe it is the new era of gaming were heading into...if it is amd and nvidia better get to launching some new products that meet the requirements of these games.

I considered the same options...ended up going with the 280x from newegg...cost me 238 after rebate.

 

[96Firebird]

Do you already have Watch Dogs?

If not, get the PNY 770 4GB (was the first card listed for me) card with the Watch Dogs bundle for $310 and kill 2 birds with one stone.

 

[blastingcap]

Depending on the price, you may be better off getting a R9 290 or a used GtX 780 3GB instead of a Gtx 770 4GB.

 

[Attic]

I agree with responses.


I'd look at 770 4gb vs 280x and avoid the 770 2gb cards. In Watch Dogs the 770 4gb will be faster.

At price levels of 770 4gb card you'll want to consider AMD r9 290 which is a much better performer and overall card than the 770.

 

[tg2708]

I would say either wait a bit or go for a 780, while an r9 290 would be my pick nvidia's name is stamped on too many great future titles that you are bound to run it to issues with amd.