R9 295x2 is more powerful then a titian x, updated

[Zerreth]

We are talking about the ramifications in smaller builds. ITX and mATX especially. A GPU that draws more power need a bigger PSU, that can hamper air flow in case sizes that are already compromised. A GPU will also kick out more heat into the case, which increases overall system temps and might make your fans work harder, making more noise. 

 

OR you can have a GPU that draws less power, uses a more efficient cooler for a case like that, requires a smaller PSU and thus can let you get away with having a smaller case that needs less active cooling overall.

You have a good point. That still doesn't justify omitting the R295X2 in the video review, since the context was NOT small ITX builds. It was a general review.

BUT, when we're talking 4K I would not recommend the R295X2 at all. COD:AW & Star Citizen for example run really close to 4GB of VRAM use on my 4K setup. It that case, go for the Titan X if money is not an issue. Otherwise I would wait it out for prices to drop.

These are all points that SHOULD HAVE BEEN MENTIONED in the linustech review.

How is this tech news?

It's not, this should be in Graphics Cards.

[Megahurt]

One thing that could be said is that 2 Titan X in SLI would probably beat 2 295X2 due to poor 3 and 4 way scaling. An argument that was made by an nvidia rep on the pcper stream, was that the performance of the Titan X was less than the 295X2, but the overall experience was better. After watching Jayztwocents review on it, it's an argument that could actually be valid.

[dyent10]

looks good to me, oh wait you're a troll.

 

go troll somewhere else.

[spartaman64]

One thing that could be said is that 2 Titan X in SLI would probably beat 2 295X2 due to poor 3 and 4 way scaling. An argument that was made by an nvidia rep on the pcper stream, was that the performance of the Titan X was less than the 295X2, but the overall experience was better. After watching Jayztwocents review on it, it's an argument that could actually be valid.

it should have still been priced better especially with the lack of double precision and overall experience? 

[euniqe]

lol at so many people not comprehending the purpose of this GPU

[decoy11]

The 295X2 might have better FPS but if you look at FCAT benchmarks you will see that the Titan X don't have any stuttering spikes like the 295X2. If you ask me I would take the Titan X over the 295X2 and all the reviewers that did FCAT agree too.

links to FCAT reviews: http://techreport.com/review/27969/nvidia-geforce-gtx-titan-x-graphics-card-reviewed

http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Graphics-Cards/NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX-TITAN-X-12GB-GM200-Review

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/nvidia_geforc

[JDS]

If I put two basketball teams on a court against a single team, who do you think would win?

[Briggsy]

Comparing a dual gpu with a single gpu card is usually considered a side-discussion about best single card, and tends to anger anyone excited about a single-gpu card. 295x2 vs TitanX is a bizarre reverse of when Nvidia launched the 690 to beat the 7970. The 7970 was a superior card in almost every way to the 680, but the 690 beat it. Anyone comparing it to a 7970 then was flamed to death by everyone and their mother, and the same reaction is happening now when someone compares the new single gpu card to the old dual gpu card.

[Najuno]

If I put two basketball teams on a court against a single team, who do you think would win?

The single team that is smart enough to get  friends .

In my case this means a R9 295x2 against my Titan X SLI . I am sure the R9 295x2 will be nothing but a victim for my team .

[Texhnlyze]

The price of a 295x2 is 600-700. If you consider people who has psu lower than 1000w, they have to spend another 150-250 for a new psu. The difference of both for people who has to buy a new psu is not that much and if they're really smart, they would go for a single gpu card rather than a dual card.

[JustCallMeVlad]

I really hate when people use the single vs dual gpu excuse. It's not valid in this case because both cards are not the same price. TRI 290X/970 equal one Titan X so it's a valid comparison

[Memphaestus]

And in 4 months again they will release a ti version of the 980 which is cheaper and faster just to piss off everyone who paid too much money for the titan x like they did with the original titan.

The r295x2 represents much more value for money. Yes its got 2 dies on it but its still cheaper packing the same punch and fills a single slot in the system.

Im wondering if board partners will be able to use their own coolers this time?

So what is there to unlock on the 980 to make a 980ti? Oh that's right, there isn't anything to unlock because the 980 is already a full chip. So no there won't be a 980ti unless something else on the card changes like the amount of RAM, but the GPU will be the same, which means it won't be competing with the Titan X.

 

And on that note, in 4 months the R9 390x will be out, and that will be (allegedly) smoking the 980 and the Titan X.  I love how everyone here still wants to compare AMD's 2 year old technology to the Titan X and then bitches about the 295x2 being 2 GPU's.  THE DAMN GPU IS 2 YEARS OLD FFS!!!  

 

Everybody needs to just stop whining and arguing about a non issue right now.  Just wait a couple months for the 390x to come out, and then we can argue which current gen of technology is the best. K /thread.

[Aefweard]

erm, correct me if I'm wrong, but I always thought titans were for rendering junk, not gaming really?

[Memphaestus]

erm, correct me if I'm wrong, but I always thought titans were for rendering junk, not gaming really?

The previous Titans had good double precision stats.  This one is strictly single precision as previously stated by many others in this thread.  

 

OP should update first post to state this so people can stop reposting this question.

[han_han08]

i guess they should've benchmarked 295x2 and titan x in sli.. now that would be fun to see =)

 

perhaps some of you might already know the outcome

[Aefweard]

The previous Titans had good double precision stats.  This one is strictly single precision as previously stated by many others in this thread.  

 

OP should update first post to state this so people can stop reposting this question.

 

Ah, thanks for clearing that up.

[Adreyu]

I wish i was the first comment on this so i could tell you how fast and brutally you are about to be stomped by the entirety of the LTT community

[InTechsicated]

Fortunately the point is moot because AMD's performance and AGGRESSIVE PRICING keep Nvidia in line. Unfortunately despite making the "often" not "always" better GPU's, Nvidia tends to be on the greedier and seedier side of the market. Hence the 970 and their complete lack of shits to give. When AMD intros a performer at an excellent price point Nvidia has to suck it up and price their shit with some reasoning behind it. A perfect example being the price drops on the 780 and 780ti when AMD launched the R9 290x.