Black64 Posted February 15, 2012 Posted February 15, 2012 What do you mean? The 5770 was slower than the 4870 and cost more...but it used far less power and supported DX11. The 5770 and 4870 were almost identical on performance, like you sd the difference was heat, power, and DX11 Also the 5770 in CF scaled much better than the 4870 CF, I had both setups. I think he was saying the the 5770 was such a BA mid-range card at the time and extremely popular, that he was hoping this release would prove to be the same. But, like Airman sd, def not a rebrand! Thank you speedway! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 The 5770 and 4870 were almost identical on performance, like you sd the difference was heat, power, and DX11 Also the 5770 in CF scaled much better than the 4870 CF, I had both setups. I think he was saying the the 5770 was such a BA mid-range card at the time and extremely popular, that he was hoping this release would prove to be the same. But, like Airman sd, def not a rebrand! The Crossfire scaling is identical with newer drivers though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedway Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 This is true, but even now with the newest drivers, I would be surprised if 2 4870's in CF could beat 2 5770's in CF I think it maybe a similar to the 5870 vs 6870, the 5870 alone is faster, but in CF the 6870's will win! I loved both setups, don't get me wrong. But, those 5770's in CF, when they 1st came out were nothing short of impressive to me and I still like that setup. They were once on the very top of the price to performance ratio charts! I used to love saying my 5770's can beat your 5870 and I paid less Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 This is true, but even now with the newest drivers, I would be surprised if 2 4870's in CF could beat 2 5770's in CF I wouldn't. The same optimizations apply to both cards equally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedway Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 Yea, but doesn't that same statement hold true about the 5870 and 6870 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
_TheAlexO Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 Yea, but doesn't that same statement hold true about the 5870 and 6870 You and Waco are using way too many winky faces hahaha getting weird in here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 Yea, but doesn't that same statement hold true about the 5870 and 6870 I'm pretty sure the Crossfire scaling between the two of them should be identical. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bp9801 Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 I'm pretty sure the Crossfire scaling between the two of them should be identical. That's going to be your reply for everything comparing the different cards. The HD 7770s are nice, but, I think I'll wait to see what the HD 7870s are like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 That's going to be your reply for everything comparing the different cards. I have to justify keeping my 4870X2s somehow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d6bmg Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 I think this card is a low performer compared to other 7 series cards. Nice review BTW. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 I think this card is a low performer compared to other 7 series cards. Nice review BTW. With the 7770 nearly beating the 6850 at all fronts...I'm pretty sure I'd say that's a pretty good improvement (at least with regards to the product positioning). It beats the pants off of the 6770. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d6bmg Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 Before going through the review I have expected that 7770 can beat 6850 or even 6870. May be my expectation was too high to think of. At least one can hope for this 28nm fabrication would beat 40nm fabrication comprehensively. Isn't it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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