Looks really like the comparison from last generation cards.
The 8800GT / GTX280 is just barely above the HD3870 / HD4870 with the HD3850 / HD4850 being just below the HD3870 / HD4870 respectively.
Hope I didn't just make it worse
Seems like whenever I need a GPU upgrade I'd be going the ATi way
wow so are you saying the HD3870 has more pratical use or performance than the HD4850. I have the 3870 right now and I want to know if its worth to upgrade to the 4850? (or would i be downgrading)
If i get I new card I'm not spending more than $200
nope unless they make a GX2 280 then thats their flagship for now.