Higher end older GPU? Or lower end newer one?

[GrievingJosh]

As the title suggests, what class of GPU is better? An older high end GPU, like for example a GTX 480, compared to a newer, lower end card such as a GTX 650? Or what ever GPU. Because I personally own a HD 3870, and obviously I will need an upgrade from that very very soon, but, you can now find older Higher end cards for around the same price as new one's, so I was just a bit curious as to which is better?

[ComputerNoob]

650

[looney]

I would go for the newer one as its more power efficient, and it will have things like the latest version of direct-x support.

 

But I'm not a graphics card guy so I'm very interested in hear other people.

[rustikles]

Well let's consider for a moment the two options you presented, GTX 480 and GTX 650. Both of these are generations old and extremely low end. At that level of performance, just get the cheapest because it really doesn't matter. 

 

Neither are worth the money IMO. 660ti is the lowest I'd ever consider right now.

[Samdb]

Lower end, newer GPU.

[Haggis_]

Here is a nice list when comparing.

 

Discrete: GTX 690 Radeon HD 7990   Discrete: Titan     Discrete: GTX 590, 780 Discrete: HD 6990, 7970 GHz Ed.   Discrete: GTX 680, 770 Discrete: HD 7970   Discrete: GTX 670, 760 Discrete: HD 5970, 7870 LE (XT), 7950   Discrete: GTX 580, 660, 660 Ti Discrete: HD 7870   Discrete: GTX 295, 480, 570, 650 Ti Boost
Go (mobile): 680M Discrete: HD 4870 X2, 6970, 7850
Mobility: 7970M   Discrete: GTX 470, 560 Ti, 560 Ti 448 Core Discrete: HD 4850 X2, 5870, 6950
Mobility: 7950M   Discrete: GTX 560, 650 Ti
Go (mobile): 580M, 675M Discrete: HD 5850, 6870, 7790
Mobility: 6990M   Discrete: 9800 GX2, 285, 460 256-bit, 465 Discrete: HD 6850, 7770
Mobility: 6900M   Discrete: GTX 260, 275, 280, 460 192-bit, 460 SE, 550 Ti, 560 SE, 650
Go (mobile): 570M, 670M Discrete: HD 4870, 5770, 4890, 5830, 6770, 6790, 7750
Mobility: HD 5870, 6800M   Discrete: 8800 Ultra, 9800 GTX, 9800 GTX+, GTS 250, GTS 450
Go (mobile): 560M, 660M Discrete: HD 3870 X2, 4850, 5750, 6750
Mobility: HD 4850, 5850, 7870M  

[Haggis_]

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http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html

[Helltech]

Usually graphics cards price = performance. When a card starts to get old it will drop in price to reflect performance, this isn't always true, but honestly just look at benchmarks, compare, and do a little maths not a big deal. Honestly your best bet is to tell us your budget and we will tell you what to get. 

[JamesIsBatman]

new card, low end

[GrievingJosh]

Usually graphics cards price = performance. When a card starts to get old it will drop in price to reflect performance, this isn't always true, but honestly just look at benchmarks, compare, and do a little maths not a big deal. Honestly your best bet is to tell us your budget and we will tell you what to get. 

I'm doing a new build, I haven't got a high budget at all for this new build, so I'm holding onto my HD 3870 till I can save to get a new GPU, was thinking about a GTX 770 non-reference. I was just curious as all, which is why I created this thread. :P Anyway, so, budget (In a while when I have saved enough) will be around £3-400.

[rustikles]

I'm doing a new build, I haven't got a high budget at all for this new build, so I'm holding onto my HD 3870 till I can save to get a new GPU, was thinking about a GTX 770 non-reference. I was just curious as all, which is why I created this thread. :P Anyway, so, budget (In a while when I have saved enough) will be around £3-400.

Then yeah, 770.

[Helltech]

I'm doing a new build, I haven't got a high budget at all for this new build, so I'm holding onto my HD 3870 till I can save to get a new GPU, was thinking about a GTX 770 non-reference. I was just curious as all, which is why I created this thread. :P Anyway, so, budget (In a while when I have saved enough) will be around £3-400.

 

If you're on a budget and considering a 770 just get a 7950 and call it a day. 

[GrievingJosh]

If you're on a budget and considering a 770 just get a 7950 and call it a day. 

How well does it perform in comparison to a 770?

[my414]

I do not see why people are recommending the gtx 650 since the gtx 480 is 1.5x the performance. Although it needs large amounts of power and gets loud and hot. If you are looking for the best performance 480 is better. If you are looking for a small quit card the 650 is better.

[Lays]

How well does it perform in comparison to a 770?

 

a little bit behind I believe, the 770 is essentially a beefed up 680, and the 7950 was usually a bit behind or even with the gtx 670. So you will get about 5-12% more performance I'd imagine. 

[Helltech]

How well does it perform in comparison to a 770?

 

7950 is about 20% weaker than a 770. While being 38% cheaper than a 770. 

[jonasa97]

a little bit behind I believe, the 770 is essentially a beefed up 780, and the 7950 was usually a bit behind or even with the gtx 670. So you will get about 5-12% more performance I'd imagine. 

I hope you meant a beefed up 680

[GrievingJosh]

7950 is about 20% weaker than a 770. While being 60% cheaper.

But it'll still be fine for 1080p gaming right? With fairly decent framerates.

[Lays]

But it'll still be fine for 1080p gaming right? With fairly decent framerates.

 

 

oh yeah, anything above a 760/7950 will handle 1080p with ease, but if you want to get into surround or 2560x1600 you may need a second card, or a higher tier card  (haven't seen benchmarks for surround/2560x1600 for the 770 yet)

[Helltech]

But it'll still be fine for 1080p gaming right? With fairly decent framerates.

 

I did edit my post, that 60 percent figure is WAY off, I was looking at the wrong prices, my bad. 

 

But yes the 7950 still smokes modern games at 1080p, its a great "high end budget" card. 

 

I mean if you have the money to spend I would get a 770, but if you're on a budget a 7950 will serve you just fine. 

[WoodenMarker]

But it'll still be fine for 1080p gaming right? With fairly decent framerates.

Overclock it and you should smoke most games at high/ultra.

The 7950/7970 are both great recommendations for their price, power and vram right now.

 

What's your budget for the card?

[legopc]

i would go with the older high end card cuz i think it will offer more preformance but will have a higher power consumption(not that i care) 

[Xelithium]

Don't touch Fermi.

[GrievingJosh]

Overclock it and you should smoke most games at high/ultra.

The 7950/7970 are both great recommendations for their price, power and vram right now.

 

What's your budget for the card?

Well, I'm going to need to save to get it, because I already have a GPU, so a new one is going to be my last purchase, it was originally around £3-400, but I might take a look at the 7950, or maybe a 7970.

[WoodenMarker]

Well, I'm going to need to save to get it, because I already have a GPU, so a new one is going to be my last purchase, it was originally around £3-400, but I might take a look at the 7950, or maybe a 7970.

What gpu do you have?