Is the 8800GT worth the extra $50 when compared to the 9600GT?

michaelmcgo · 02-29-2008, 04:31 AM

I am going to click the buy button on my new computer tomorrow, and am trying to decide between the 8800GT and 9600GT. I know they perform just about the same in most reviews, but the 9600GT has fewer stream processors. Does this mean that the 8800GT had more stream processors than it could ever use, or will future games widen the difference between the two cards? Are there any other differenced between the two cards?

Also, I heard the power consumption and heat generation was lower on the 9600GT, is this true?

If I am only going to gain a few frames by going with the 8800GT, I'd rather save my money. But if there are other reasons to go with the 8800GT, I'll get that one.

Thank you.

DirtyD86 · 02-29-2008, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by michaelmcgo

I am going to click the buy button on my new computer tomorrow, and am trying to decide between the 8800GT and 9600GT. I know they perform just about the same in most reviews, but the 9600GT has fewer stream processors. Does this mean that the 8800GT had more stream processors than it could ever use, or will future games widen the difference between the two cards? Are there any other differenced between the two cards?

Also, I heard the power consumption and heat generation was lower on the 9600GT, is this true?

If I am only going to gain a few frames by going with the 8800GT, I'd rather save my money. But if there are other reasons to go with the 8800GT, I'll get that one.

Thank you.

from what ive seen and heard, the 9600gt cant compete with the 8800gt. i would definitely go for the 8800gt if you can afford it. im running crysis all on very high settings and getting smooth frame rates... for $275, you cant really beat that

g4m3rof1337 · 02-29-2008, 05:00 AM

And I will agree as well.

The 8800GT is an amazing card. I have the XFX 512mb edition, and it is awesome.

Noir · 02-29-2008, 12:08 PM

Same here, go with 8800gt, i once think about getting 9600gt instead of 8800gt but the performance measure counts that 8800gt is better..... A lot

**Archangel** · 02-29-2008, 12:17 PM

the 9600gt from what I've heard is pretty much a stripped down version of the 8800gt, and then put on higher clocks. (same as they did before with the 6800GT and the 6800GS for example)

maroon1 · 02-29-2008, 12:41 PM

9600GT is based on G94 core, not G92

On average 9600GT performs just 10-15% slower than 8800GT and neck to neck with HD3870

michaelmcgo · 02-29-2008, 01:36 PM

Sounds like I'm getting the 8800GT. I can't wait to press order!

NVIDIAMAN · 02-29-2008, 02:17 PM

i would buy the 32mb laptop video card and hammer it into your pci-e slot, no im jk, i have a 8800gt 512mb superclocked, and it is amazing, enjoy your new pc with the amazing card

02-29-2008, 04:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
michaelmcgo Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 98	Is the 8800GT worth the extra $50 when compared to the 9600GT? I am going to click the buy button on my new computer tomorrow, and am trying to decide between the 8800GT and 9600GT. I know they perform just about the same in most reviews, but the 9600GT has fewer stream processors. Does this mean that the 8800GT had more stream processors than it could ever use, or will future games widen the difference between the two cards? Are there any other differenced between the two cards? Also, I heard the power consumption and heat generation was lower on the 9600GT, is this true? If I am only going to gain a few frames by going with the 8800GT, I'd rather save my money. But if there are other reasons to go with the 8800GT, I'll get that one. Thank you.

02-29-2008, 05:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
g4m3rof1337 Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 10,581	And I will agree as well. The 8800GT is an amazing card. I have the XFX 512mb edition, and it is awesome. __________________ Desktop/Laptop nForce 750i SLI FTW Q9450 @ 2.66GHz Water Cooled/ T8100 @ 2.10GHz Two XFX 512MB 8800GTs with Accelero S1s / Two 512MB 8600GTs RaidMax 700Watt OCZ 4GB/ 2GB WD 500GB,200GB,80GB/ 320GB Sceptre 20.1'' or 32'' Sharp Aquos HD LCD/ 17'' Widescreen G15, MX518, N52TE/ 4 Harmon/Kardon Speakers w/ Sub.

02-29-2008, 12:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Noir Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Indonesia Posts: 188	Same here, go with 8800gt, i once think about getting 9600gt instead of 8800gt but the performance measure counts that 8800gt is better..... A lot __________________ Code name "Zephyr" CPU: Core 2 Duo E7400 OC @3.15 Ghz MOBO: Abit Fatal1ty FP-IN9 SLI Nvidia NForce 650i RAM: Mushkin HP 2GB (2x1GB) PC6400 800Mhz GPU: MSI Nvidia Geforce 8800GT 512MB DDR3 OC Edition HDD: Western Digital Caviar 320GB SOUND: Creative Audigy Value W/ Altec Lansing FX4021 Display: LCD Samsung Syncmaster 223BW Case: CoolerMaster CM690 PSU: Silverstone Strider ST50F 500W

02-29-2008, 12:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Archangel Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Netherlands Age: 22 Posts: 9,885	the 9600gt from what I've heard is pretty much a stripped down version of the 8800gt, and then put on higher clocks. (same as they did before with the 6800GT and the 6800GS for example) __________________ Don't hit me with them negative waves so early in the morning.

02-29-2008, 12:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
maroon1 Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Somewhere in Hell !!! Posts: 2,820	9600GT is based on G94 core, not G92 On average 9600GT performs just 10-15% slower than 8800GT and neck to neck with HD3870 __________________ Free softwares: Avast! antivirus - FireFox - FDM - OpenOffice - CCleaner Phenom II reviews

02-29-2008, 01:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
michaelmcgo Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 98	Sounds like I'm getting the 8800GT. I can't wait to press order!

02-29-2008, 02:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
NVIDIAMAN New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 18	i would buy the 32mb laptop video card and hammer it into your pci-e slot, no im jk, i have a 8800gt 512mb superclocked, and it is amazing, enjoy your new pc with the amazing card

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