Shader Cache is supposed to improve frametime judder/fluctuations in games but how many will benefit from it, we don't know yet...
Nate1492
23 Nov 15#27
There was so much focus on 'isolating GPU performance' that many tests focused far too hard on pimping out their kit and then putting a low end GPU in.
Then a few people thought they'd give the i3/AMD a try with testing and they pretty much immediately saw the issue.
rev6
23 Nov 15#26
It's a shame CPU overhead has only recently become known with AMD GPU's as it's getting to the point of being too late. They made some improvements a few months ago but I think that might be it...
Nate1492
23 Nov 15#25
The 280x, the 380x and the Geforce 960 all trade blows.
But that's on DX11 with a good CPU.
The 280x uses GCN 1.0, the 380x uses GCN 1.2.
And here's the kicker. If you don't have at LEAST an I5 2500k, you are going to have a really bad time with this card's performance.
I'd skip this card and get the 380x or the 960.
Or if you can pony up a bit more, the 970 or the 390.
Aretak
22 Nov 15#24
The R9 270 and R9 270X are the exact same GPU (both being rebrands of the HD 7870), so about the same 50% upgrade (depending on overclocks for each).
Why does it matter how old the GPU is if the performance is there? This is still a significantly more powerful card than anything Nvidia have below the GTX 970 (which costs almost twice as much) and trades blows with the R9 380X released just days ago (which is closer to £200). Unless you specifically want to use FreeSync or have a weak PSU, it makes no real difference.
Gunshow
22 Nov 15#23
Lol this card is similar in performance to the new 380x barring a few new features (not that important) for this price I would definitely recommend it - or get a second hand 290
Nate1492
22 Nov 15#22
I would strongly suggest avoiding this GPU. It's 2 versions of GCN behind and not to mention 4 generations of cards out of whack.
(7xxx, 8xxx, Rx 200, Rx 300) This remains a rebadge of the 7xxx.
This is quite a lot for a very old card. 7970 was released in January 2012. That's 3 years and 10 months ago.
rev6
22 Nov 15#21
280x is Tahiti GCN 1.0
380x is full Tonga GCN 1.2
Dizzlepro
22 Nov 15#20
nope
R9 280X = Rebaged 7970 (Tahiti)
R9 380X = Full featured Tonga chip
pavel77rusev
22 Nov 15#17
does that support dual monitors? I think there is only 1 dvi port
raoneill to pavel77rusev
22 Nov 15#19
yep it does definitely has other ports available, dvi is deprecated now so display port or hdmi is more usual to have available
rev6
22 Nov 15#16
Rebadged 7970. Good GPU for the price.
No FreeSync.
Ben119 to rev6
22 Nov 15#18
Factually incorrect. This is a previously unreleased, full-fat Tonga chip which was only previously available in the iMac. This chip is built on the latest version of AMDs GCN technology. Cracking deal.
Triggster
21 Nov 15#14
£15 delivery to Norn Iron, I was about to buy but meh. My trusty HD 6850 shall linger on.
Antal46 to Triggster
22 Nov 15#15
I think i can help you out with a free next day delivery voucher if you need it still! :smile:
swooper7
21 Nov 15#13
aby idea how much of a real world improvement over asus r9 270x top ?
calvin624
21 Nov 15#12
Wow, that's quite an upgrade. Can my wallet stretch this close to Christmas?!
fishmaster
21 Nov 15#11
I had 100% failure on a batch of five Radeon 7770 cards, after that I'd never touch them again.
calvin624
21 Nov 15#9
How much of an upgrade from a R9 270 would this be?
Excellent graphics card. I have one in my PC with an i5 CPU and 8gb of ram. has coped with everything I have thrown at it, all in ultra graphics.
Gunshow
21 Nov 15#6
had no issues with vtx 3d before however is meant to be a noisy card
xela333 to Gunshow
21 Nov 151#7
Same, they are a brand that build to a strict price point so expect a cooler that does the job but with a lot of noise. Especially as the 280x cores run hot.
matthlock
21 Nov 15#4
how does this card compare with the gtx 960 4GB cards? they're only £20 more.
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£200 on amazon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/VTX3D-280X-DisplayPort-Architecture-Technology/dp/B00H5LEIG4
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Then a few people thought they'd give the i3/AMD a try with testing and they pretty much immediately saw the issue.
But that's on DX11 with a good CPU.
The 280x uses GCN 1.0, the 380x uses GCN 1.2.
And here's the kicker. If you don't have at LEAST an I5 2500k, you are going to have a really bad time with this card's performance.
I'd skip this card and get the 380x or the 960.
Or if you can pony up a bit more, the 970 or the 390.
Why does it matter how old the GPU is if the performance is there? This is still a significantly more powerful card than anything Nvidia have below the GTX 970 (which costs almost twice as much) and trades blows with the R9 380X released just days ago (which is closer to £200). Unless you specifically want to use FreeSync or have a weak PSU, it makes no real difference.
(7xxx, 8xxx, Rx 200, Rx 300) This remains a rebadge of the 7xxx.
This is quite a lot for a very old card. 7970 was released in January 2012. That's 3 years and 10 months ago.
380x is full Tonga GCN 1.2
R9 280X = Rebaged 7970 (Tahiti)
R9 380X = Full featured Tonga chip
No FreeSync.
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1080?vs=1041
Same, they are a brand that build to a strict price point so expect a cooler that does the job but with a lot of noise. Especially as the 280x cores run hot.
GTX 960 v R9 280X Benchmarks