Radeon HD 3850 vs. HD Radeon 4830?

[wjgollatz]

What is the principle difference between these cards? I have been unable to find anything ont he next easily. The 4830 are about $15 more than the 3850's.

I am not a heavy gamer, only games I would play would be Eve Online, and perhaps ARCA Sim Racing, maybe a few other that I can live without the highest settings.

 

[ExcaliburMM]

4830s are better and OC to near 4850 performance.

 

[Gonad the Barbarian]

It's worth the extra $15.

 

[lyssword]

The difference is 640 ati shaders on 4830 vs 320 ati shaders on 3850, though performance isn't going to be double, 4830 has more power

 

[TC91]

4830

 

[dust]

For 15$ extra it's really not a choice between the two even if you don't play much. As others have stated the 4830 can be overclocked to nearly the 4850 performance. You don't have a reason not to get it, unless you're trying for the lowest priced upgrade possible.

 

[Steve325]

I'm very happy with my 4830 so far. It's ran every game I've thrown at it with ease at 1920x1200 with max settings

Tomb Raider Legend, C&C 3, TF2