Whats better? 4850 x2 or 4870 x1

The 4850x2 is more powerful, but that doesn't necessarily make it better. Single cards tend to be more consistent in performance, use less power, and a better single card has the option of Crossfire later.

That being said, it comes down to price and what resolution you play. At resolutions of 1680x1050 or below, a single 4870 will do great and the price difference wouldn't really be worth it. Higher than that, I might consider the 4850x2 instead.
 
Are you saying two 4850's, or a 4850X2? either way, the 4850s will outperform a single 4870. But, this depends on the system its going in, what motherboard, cpu.. ect will it be paired with?
 
ThatGuy16 said:
Are you saying two 4850's, or a 4850X2? either way, the 4850s will outperform a single 4870. But, this depends on the system its going in, what motherboard, cpu.. ect will it be paired with?
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He is saying 4850X2 vs a 4870

I read reviews, and it seems there are mixed views. Some say the 4850X2 kills the GTX280 (by 20 frames or more), and some say its quite close...

And seeing as the GTX280 beats the 4870 by a bit (+- 10 frames), it beats the 4870.

Basically, base it on price...


or does anyone here have one, and would like to share...
 
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