7870 vs 7950?

[skewedReality]

I've read the some reviews but haven't done as much research as i should i suppose, but i'm planning on a new build. Should i go for the 7870 or 7950? 
I plan on using it for gaming mainly as well as some drawing and art stuff once my input tablet comes in. I was looking at the 7870 just to try and save some extra cash, but i can spend the extra 100 some odd dollars if the performance really is affected.

Thanks for the help guys.

 

[extremescouter]

I would go for the 7950. An overclocked 7950 is a great option, and hard to beat with it's price to performance ratio. To learn more about the performance, go on Linus' channel and search benchmark showdown. There, you will see a variety of cards at a variety of pricepoints playing popular titles. So, you can see the real-world performance of the cards on your favorite games. 

[Chevaishr]

you should consider the 7870xt ... it is only a few dollars more expensive but performs nearly as good as the 7950 

[Skyfire]

Yeah, choose between the 7870 XT or the 7950. It's pretty much pay for what you get so it's up to you.

[Chevaishr]

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/club3d_radeon_7870_joker_review,17.html

here ... note get the sapphire one i think saphire is a better known brand than club 3d plus the sapphire one goes for less than 240 usd 

[Chevaishr]

Yeah, choose between the 7870 XT or the 7950. It's pretty much pay for what you get so it's up to you.

actually with the 7870 xt it is a steal http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202024&Tpk=7870%20xt&IsVirtualParent=1

50 dollars less for nearly the same performance ... especially with an oc on both cards 

[Skyfire]

actually with the 7870 xt it is a steal http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202024&Tpk=7870%20xt&IsVirtualParent=1

50 dollars less for nearly the same performance ... especially with an oc on both cards 

 

Although the 7950 has better overclockability, has a 384-bit bus and 3GB of memory. So if the orginal poster reads this, if you only game at 1080p, go for the 7870 XT to save money!

[Chevaishr]

Although the 7950 has better overclockability, has a 384-bit bus and 3GB of memory. So if the orginal poster reads this, if you only game at 1080p, go for the 7870 XT to save money!  

good point 

[skewedReality]

Thanks guys, i'm planning on running eyefinity and eventually i want to crossfire. Probably going to find a sapphire 7950 or maybe the MSI 7950.
And i do plan on going higher than 1080p. Thanks for all of the posts and recommendations though!