Will the X800 GTO beat the 6600 GT?

[superfly27]

http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=26061

They're saying they're coming out. But, while they say ATI will come out with Pixel Shader 3, they don't say if the X800 GTO will be Pixel Shader 2 or not.

How do you find that information on the ATI web site???

 

[ND40oz]

Well since most tests have the 256 meg version of the X800GT beating the 6600GT, I don't see why the 12 pipe GTO shouldn't be able to beat it. Almost looks like it will compete with the 6800nu with it's 12 pipes and GDD3 memory.

 

[rbV5]

All the X800 cards support PS2.0 extended, the next gen cards from ATI will support PS 3.0.

For reference, take a look at B3D's 3D chip chart it shows the hardware specifics for a broad range of GPU's.

 

[superfly27]

Wait, what's the difference between Shader Model 3 and Pixel Shader 2 or 3???

 

[rbV5]

Originally posted by: superfly27
Wait, what's the difference between Shader Model 3 and Pixel Shader 2 or 3???

SM3.0 includes Pixel Shader3.0 and Vertex Shader3.0.

 

[ddogg]

the GTO will be PS2. only r520 and above will support sm3/ps3.