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rj_cool81
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PostPosted: Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:59:13    Post Subject: HD4670 vs HD3870 Reply with quote View Single Post
which one's faster in single or crossifre mode? (mind the memory type)

HD4670 512mb gDDR3 128-bit


or

HD3870 512mb gDDR4 256-bit

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PostPosted: Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:15:54    Post Subject: Reply with quote View Single Post
The only area where the HD 4670 beats the 3870 would be power consumption. The 128MB memory bus limits the 4670's performance where as most of the other specs are close.

http://www.gpureview.com/show_cards.php?card1=579&card2=547
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PostPosted: Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:15:38    Post Subject: Reply with quote View Single Post
burnin8r wrote:
The only area where the HD 4670 beats the 3870 would be power consumption. The 128MB memory bus limits the 4670's performance where as most of the other specs are close.

http://www.gpureview.com/show_cards.php?card1=579&card2=547
that was a nice & very useful link.. thanks for the info burn..

keep 'em opinions coming..
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PostPosted: Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:28:06    Post Subject: Reply with quote View Single Post
Given the spec I'd say the 3870.
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PostPosted: Wed, 06 May 2009 21:52:50    Post Subject: Reply with quote View Single Post
i just bought myself a HD4870..

i'll just by another one later.. if prices keeps going down.. hehehe..

tnx to all..
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