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So i thought it would be fun to start a thread my self up here.

 

I want to discuss about these 2 gpu´s, because im looking for a new gpu myself.

The reason why i start this thread, is because i want to see allot of benchmarks and sources about these cards, and which one is the better card overall.

The reason for this is because i see diffrent numbers sometimes.

Some benchmarks show me a tie between both cards.

Other show me a win for the GTX970 in some games.

 

What i am looking at.

i´m looking at a card for 1080p gaming.

 

Cards that i am looking at:

 

- Gigabyte GTX970 G1 Gaming

- Sapphire 290 TriX OC.

 

Things i dont give a shit about:

 

- Powerconsumption.

 

Future plans:

 

- maybe 1440p

- maybe triple 1080p.

 

Bring it on Guys, impress me :D

 

p.s no flame wars and stuf, i want a clean discussion.

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970 and overclock it like hell

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While I'm not participating in the discussion, here are some results from my 290-OC Stock/Overclocked with both my 4690 (locked) @ 3.9Ghz and my ex-2600K @ 4.6Ghz

 

4690+290-OC (All Stock) -

http://www.3dmark.com/fs/2838550
3DMark Score
8679
Graphics Score
10506
Physics Score
7639
Combined Score
4134
Graphics Test 1
51.66 fps
Graphics Test 2
40.94 fps
Physics Test
24.25 fps
Combined Test
19.23 fps

2600K@4.6Ghz+290-OC Stock - http://www.3dmark.com/fs/1670418
3DMark Score
9961
Graphics Score
11781
Physics Score
10525
Combined Score
4450
Graphics Test 1
57.51 fps
Graphics Test 2
46.18 fps
Physics Test
33.41 fps
Combined Test
20.7 fps

I'm impressed with the 970 performance/watt myself, and would buy one if I didn't already have this 290.

2600K@4.6Ghz +290-OC @ 1170/1370mhz - http://www.3dmark.com/fs/1663529
3DMark Score
10185
Graphics Score
11989
Physics Score
10591
Combined Score
4660
Graphics Test 1
58.2 fps
Graphics Test 2
47.21 fps
Physics Test
33.62 fps
Combined Test
21.68 fps

Take it for what you will.. comparisons can be made.

Maximums - Asus Z97-K /w i5 4690 Bclk @106.9Mhz * x39 = 4.17Ghz, 8GB of 2600Mhz DDR3,.. Gigabyte GTX970 G1-Gaming @ 1550Mhz

 

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I died at the things i dont give a shit about xDD i would suggest going with 970 (i personally own a 290x and kinda regretted not waiting for the 900 series)

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I would go with the 970, I heard it overclocks like a champ. It also runs cooler, but I'm assuming you don't care much about that. 

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970 all the way

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So i thought it would be fun to start a thread my self up here.

I want to discuss about these 2 gpu´s, because im looking for a new gpu myself.

The reason why i start this thread, is because i want to see allot of benchmarks and sources about these cards, and which one is the better card overall.

The reason for this is because i see diffrent numbers sometimes.

Some benchmarks show me a tie between both cards.

Other show me a win for the GTX970 in some games.

What i am looking at.

i´m looking at a card for 1080p gaming.

Cards that i am looking at:

- Gigabyte GTX970 G1 Gaming

- Sapphire 290 TriX OC.

Things i dont give a shit about:

- Powerconsumption.

Future plans:

- maybe 1440p

- maybe triple 1080p.

Bring it on Guys, impress me :D

p.s no flame wars and stuf, i want a clean discussion.

Firestrike with a 14k graphics score!!! http://www.3dmark.com/fs/2843055

On extreme i got a 6300 graphics score.

Check out the base clock!!! :o

My 290 never even came close to those.

If you get lucky and get a good OC 970 it will match or even beat a reference 980

You can't be serious.  Hyperthreading is a market joke?

 

 

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While I'm not participating in the discussion, here are some results from my 290-OC Stock/Overclocked with both my 4690 (locked) @ 3.9Ghz and my ex-2600K @ 4.6Ghz

 

4690+290-OC (All Stock) -

http://www.3dmark.com/fs/2838550

3DMark Score

8679

Graphics Score

10506

Physics Score

7639

Combined Score

4134

Graphics Test 1

51.66 fps

Graphics Test 2

40.94 fps

Physics Test

24.25 fps

Combined Test

19.23 fps

2600K@4.6Ghz+290-OC Stock - http://www.3dmark.com/fs/1670418

3DMark Score

9961

Graphics Score

11781

Physics Score

10525

Combined Score

4450

Graphics Test 1

57.51 fps

Graphics Test 2

46.18 fps

Physics Test

33.41 fps

Combined Test

20.7 fps

I'm impressed with the 970 performance/watt myself, and would buy one if I didn't already have this 290.

2600K@4.6Ghz +290-OC @ 1170/1370mhz - http://www.3dmark.com/fs/1663529

3DMark Score

10185

Graphics Score

11989

Physics Score

10591

Combined Score

4660

Graphics Test 1

58.2 fps

Graphics Test 2

47.21 fps

Physics Test

33.62 fps

Combined Test

21.68 fps

Take it for what you will.. comparisons can be made.

 

Comparison:

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Conclusion:

The 970 perform like a 290x and can overclock to perform even better (especially with the crazy binned gigabyte cards).

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Thanks guys so far.

 

@Razzaa I see you owned both cards, is the GTX970 realy performing better in most games you have trown at it?

 

Offcourse i do care about overclockabillity.

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Thanks guys so far.

@Razzaa I see you owned both cards, is the GTX970 realy performing better in most games you have trown at it?

Offcourse i do care about overclockabillity.

So far in BF4 and Dayz, wow, total war 2 rome and D3 yes it has. It is a smoother gameplay and has better features. DSR is great and even works on Windows. I can set windows to 4k resolution. Even at my high clocks i never see temps go much above 62c and it is quiet.
You can't be serious.  Hyperthreading is a market joke?

 

 

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The only advantage the 290 has is bus width but Maxwell is more efficient with delivery so it is a wash.

You can't be serious.  Hyperthreading is a market joke?

 

 

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yes thats the interessting thing, the GTX970 has allot less cuda cores,

but compression technology, and the super sampler is realy interessting.

 

but it seems to be very hard to find some decent 1080p benchmarks.

And compairissons between both cards pure performance wise.

 

Both cards are on the same price, so thats why i like to discuss about them :)

 

A source i found sofar.

 

 

It seems like the GTX970 realy runs away in BF4 on 1080p

 

 

thoughts about these benches? :)

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I went and used Shadowplay to record a sample of BF4 gameplay. I just ran around like a chicken to show you the fps. I will post it once it uploads.

You can't be serious.  Hyperthreading is a market joke?

 

 

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I went and used Shadowplay to record a sample of BF4 gameplay. I just ran around like a chicken to show you the fps. I will post it once it uploads.

 

thanks :)

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GTX970 Gaming G1 all the way, running one myself, I had a GTX780ti and switched to the GTX970,

it's meant to be SLi but they only had one card in stock, so will be getting the other one next week.

 

Here's a quick and dirty overclock and Firestrike score (Not Firestrike Extreme)

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Thanks guys.

 

So it seems like that the GTX970 is realy the better performing card for 1080p here

The R9-290 seems to be only a deal breaker wenn they are going to massively drop prices.

 

Most things i see that the GTX970 is indeed not that far behind on a GTX780Ti.

That it consumes allot less power thats offcourse obvious.

 

i would love to see some Skyrim, and racing games benchmarks aswell.

Because i like racing games allot lol ;)

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i would love to see some Skyrim, and racing games benchmarks aswell.

Because i like racing games allot lol ;)

 

 

 

 

Give me 5 and let me fire up Skyrim for you. I'll take some screen shots.

 

Oh and I'm gaming on a 1080p 144hz Benq monitor...

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Thanks guys.

 

So it seems like that the GTX970 is realy the better performing card for 1080p here

The R9-290 seems to be only a deal breaker wenn they are going to massively drop prices.

 

Most things i see that the GTX970 is indeed not that far behind on a GTX780Ti.

That it consumes allot less power thats offcourse obvious.

 

i would love to see some Skyrim, and racing games benchmarks aswell.

Because i like racing games allot lol ;)

 

Oh yeah not to mention my monitor is a 1080p 3D AH-ips 75Hz monitor :)

Video still has 30mins to upload to youtube.............

You can't be serious.  Hyperthreading is a market joke?

 

 

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yeah allot of interessting technical information on that video indeed, thanks :)

MFAA is interesting. Hopefully it starts to show up in games and bench marking software.

You can't be serious.  Hyperthreading is a market joke?

 

 

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