great_big_abyss
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For those that are doubting Sky's results, read The Tech Report GTX 660Ti Review. While they use a different methodology (they go 'Inside the Second'), their results are quite similar to those results found here.
Anyways, their results are such that the 7950 actually beats the 660Ti in most benchmarks, but not by much. They ARE using an OC'd version of the 7950, as well as a 7950 with the new Boost BIOS.
The 7870 ALSO edges out the stock GTX660Ti in a few benchmarks, but once again, they're using an upclocked (1100MHZ) MSI 7870 Hawk. They also test an upclocked Zotac 660Ti AMP! that subsequently beats out the 7870 in every test, but is still slower than the 7950's they have.
Whatever. The point is, that when it comes to the 7950 vs 660Ti, the two cards are quite evenly matched, and honestly, I believe it just comes down to brand preference. The 7850 IS a little slower, but it's also typically $50 cheaper, so that's to be expected.
Rule of thumb: If you're playing at 1080P or less, go with a GTX660Ti, or if you want to save a bit of money, a 7870. If you can afford a little more money, go with a 7950.
If you're playing at greater than 1080P (27" or 30" single display) go for a GTX670 (or to save a bit of money, a 7950).
For Eyefinity, either a GTX680 or a 7970.
Done! Now, let all the arguing stop!
Anyways, their results are such that the 7950 actually beats the 660Ti in most benchmarks, but not by much. They ARE using an OC'd version of the 7950, as well as a 7950 with the new Boost BIOS.
The 7870 ALSO edges out the stock GTX660Ti in a few benchmarks, but once again, they're using an upclocked (1100MHZ) MSI 7870 Hawk. They also test an upclocked Zotac 660Ti AMP! that subsequently beats out the 7870 in every test, but is still slower than the 7950's they have.
Whatever. The point is, that when it comes to the 7950 vs 660Ti, the two cards are quite evenly matched, and honestly, I believe it just comes down to brand preference. The 7850 IS a little slower, but it's also typically $50 cheaper, so that's to be expected.
Rule of thumb: If you're playing at 1080P or less, go with a GTX660Ti, or if you want to save a bit of money, a 7870. If you can afford a little more money, go with a 7950.
If you're playing at greater than 1080P (27" or 30" single display) go for a GTX670 (or to save a bit of money, a 7950).
For Eyefinity, either a GTX680 or a 7970.
Done! Now, let all the arguing stop!
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