Graphics card | Vantage Xtreme profile* | (Rumoured) MSRP |
Radeon HD 4870 X2 (My Estimate) | 46xx | Roughly $550? |
GeForce GTX 280 | 41xx | $599 |
GeForce GTX 260 | 38xx | $449 |
GeForce 9800GX2 | 36xx | $599 |
Radeon HD 4870 | 26xx | $249-$279 |
Radeon HD 3870 X2 | 25xx | $449 |
GeForce 8800 Ultra | 24xx | $829 |
Radeon HD 4850 | 20xx | $189-$219 |
Radeon HD 3870 | 14xx | $179 |
*1920x1200 4AA/16AF
Source: http://www.nordichardware.com/news,7809.html
The table shows results from 3DMark Vantage, a DX10 test suite that estimates real game performance, of the upcoming HD4850, HD4870, GTX260 and GTX280 graphics cards. These are not officially confirmed, but based on the rumoured specs I have llisted in my other topic (http://vgchartz.com/forum/thread.php?id=27628) it is plausible.
I have modified their table given to add the MSRP of the cards (some rumoured prices). I have also guessed that the performance of a 4870X2 will be at in the same ratio as a 3870X2 is to a 3870 (1.78x) and added my estimated Vantage 4870X2 score as 46xx. I have also guessed that its price will be about twice of the 4870's.
Here are my conclusions:
- The HD 4870 X2, which is rumoured to launch in August, will be the fastest card available this generation. The GTX280 will be the fastest from when it launches on the 17th of June until August, and even then will beat the HD4870 X2 in some games. Both of the cards will have a similar retail price.
- Nvidia plans to use existing G92 and 55nm-shrunk G92b cards to fight below the $449 price point. Since the 4870 is above the performance of an 8800 Ultra (and therefore a 9800GTX) while costing much less than either, it will be the best value card on the market with little competition.
- The HD 4850 will likely compete with the existing 8800GT or a rebranded, possibly 55nm version called the 9800GT.
- Price and performance matchups will be close between all cards 4850 and below and 9800GT and below.
- AMD is back. They may not have the outright performance crown and will initially be behind, but maybe their success will be enough to save the dying CPU division.