Does a 5 fps difference matter?

[cjmcm]

i was checking out some benchmarking with two graphics cards, which i cant decide which one to buy, and a saw a pretty constant pattern. Most the time one card preformed with a average 4 fps higher with the lowest being 0 difference (occasionally) and the highest difference being 7 (again occasionally). will i notice the 4 fps difference?

 

(The better performing card is a bit more expensive, so i am wondering if it is worth it.) Thanks! 

[TheKDub]

It can make a difference, though if its above 60 or whatever refresh rate your monitor runs at, you won't see a difference unless it dips below 60.

[Kyuubixchidori]

you wont be able to see 5fps difference, what two cards are in question? and whats the cost diffrence? if its less then 10$, id go for the better card.

 

for 5fps, Id be more concerned on what features does each have? what cooler? noise level? like does the slower one have a much better cooling system, meaning you can overclock it much further?

[Vitalius]

It can make a difference, though if its above 60 or whatever refresh rate your monitor runs at, you won't see a difference unless it dips below 60.

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Depending on the game and your settings, it could either not matter at all, or be the difference between screen tearing & no screen tearing. 

Very annoying, but more FPS potential, no matter how little, is generally better.

[dadasmithywinkle]

From 10 - 15 FPS, yes. From 154 - 159, no.

[Mick Naughty]

Also its a bench mark. Wont matter in gaming and unless you have the exact same setup as used in the benchmark, you may not get the same results between the cards. Slight over clock can get you 5 frames easily.

 

I'd pick the card with best price or company ect.

[incarnate]

go with the better priced card. you can make up the 5 fps with an overclock. unless the price difference is cheap, like 10-20 bucks.

[Pomfinator]

5fps difference is negligible at best.  To be officially "better" in my eyes it needs to be 10fps or more, if not it "trades blows"