List of graphics cards in order of best to worst?

Ragrits · 08-08-2009, 10:47 PM

I don't know that much about graphics cards but I thought higher the number, better the card, now it seems to have reset itself and gone back to 200?

Can anyone just give me a list of graphics cards in order of best to worst so I can compare computers?

ScottALot · 08-08-2009, 10:49 PM

You talking about extreme highs and lows, or just your basics?? Because there are 1000-2000$ GPUs that really wouldn't help you compare computers...

Ragrits · 08-08-2009, 10:52 PM

Ah, cards like GTS 250, 9800GTX, ATI 4850 stuff (I hope I am getting this numbers right). I am assuming they are mid-range graphics cards?

zombine210 · 08-08-2009, 11:09 PM

what reset itself?
here's a good list, choose your bechmark:
http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/g...hmarks,58.html

diduknowthat · 08-08-2009, 11:53 PM

The rule higher the number the better works when you're comparing within the same generation of cards, ie. 9800GT > 9600GT. The generations pretty much go in order, 5500, 6600, 7600, 8600, 9600, and now the 200 series.

Springy182 · 08-09-2009, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottALot

You talking about extreme highs and lows, or just your basics?? Because there are 1000-2000$ GPUs that really wouldn't help you compare computers...

Yeah.. The most expensive consumer level cards are the GTX 295 and 4870x2 which are nowhere near that expensive, you're thinking enterprise cards for CAD work and the like..

Gooberman · 08-09-2009, 04:05 AM

GTX200 series GTX295>GTX285>GTX280>GTX275>GTX260core216>GTX260co re192(all better then 9000 series)
GTS200 Series GTS250(Re branded 9800GTX+)>GTS220(between 9500GT and 9600)
9000 series: 9800GTX+ 9800GT>9600>9500>9400

konsole · 08-09-2009, 04:00 PM

I can't stand the whole numbering scheme myself. It seems all a plan to make you think that the more numbers the better and if its got an X then great. I wish they would go to a number plan like 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, etc. but they probably wont because the way they have it now is good for confusing people into paying more.

Ragrits · 08-09-2009, 06:35 PM

Ah thanks, this has completely answered my question

Jamin43 · 08-09-2009, 07:34 PM

If you want the complete chart - here it goes.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...rd,2362-6.html

08-08-2009, 10:47 PM	#1
Ragrits Byte Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 59	List of graphics cards in order of best to worst? I don't know that much about graphics cards but I thought higher the number, better the card, now it seems to have reset itself and gone back to 200? Can anyone just give me a list of graphics cards in order of best to worst so I can compare computers?

08-08-2009, 10:49 PM	#2
ScottALot Terabyte Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Keesler AFB, MS Age: 19 Posts: 4,540	You talking about extreme highs and lows, or just your basics?? Because there are 1000-2000$ GPUs that really wouldn't help you compare computers... __________________ HEATWARE Winner of June 2012's Unofficial CF Rig of the month!

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08-08-2009, 11:53 PM	#5
diduknowthat formerly liuliuboy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Massachusetts Age: 22 Posts: 9,244	The rule higher the number the better works when you're comparing within the same generation of cards, ie. 9800GT > 9600GT. The generations pretty much go in order, 5500, 6600, 7600, 8600, 9600, and now the 200 series. __________________ HTPC AMD A10 5800k \| 8GB G.Skill DDR3 1866 Memory 60GB OCZ Agility SSD \| 1TB Hitachi 2.5" HD Antec ISK 300 Case \| PicoPSU 160xt PSU M-Audio AV 40 Speakers \| Polk Audio PSW10 Subwoofer

08-09-2009, 04:05 AM	#7
Gooberman Terabyte Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Age: 20 Posts: 3,131	GTX200 series GTX295>GTX285>GTX280>GTX275>GTX260core216>GTX260co re192(all better then 9000 series) GTS200 Series GTS250(Re branded 9800GTX+)>GTS220(between 9500GT and 9600) 9000 series: 9800GTX+ 9800GT>9600>9500>9400 __________________ FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358 CPU: Intel Core i5 3570k @ 4.5GHz HSF: Phanteks PH-TC14PE_OR GPU: XFX HD 7950 Double D MB: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 Case: Corsair Vengeance C70 RAM: G.SKILL Ares Series 16GB(4x4GB) PSU: SeaSonic X750 Gold 750W SSD: Crucial M4 64GB

08-08-2009, 10:52 PM	#3
Ragrits Byte Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 59	Ah, cards like GTS 250, 9800GTX, ATI 4850 stuff (I hope I am getting this numbers right). I am assuming they are mid-range graphics cards?

08-09-2009, 04:00 PM	#8
konsole Gigabyte Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 845	I can't stand the whole numbering scheme myself. It seems all a plan to make you think that the more numbers the better and if its got an X then great. I wish they would go to a number plan like 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, etc. but they probably wont because the way they have it now is good for confusing people into paying more. __________________ Asrock Z68M/USB3 Core i5 2500k 4gb ddr3-1333 Sparkle GTX 570 Vista Home Basic

08-09-2009, 06:35 PM	#9
Ragrits Byte Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 59	Ah thanks, this has completely answered my question

08-09-2009, 07:34 PM	#10
Jamin43 banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,542	If you want the complete chart - here it goes. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...rd,2362-6.html

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