Re: ATI graphics card 7970 3 GB vs R9 270X Toxic 2 GB

Hi Jarod,

I just did some envelope math (multiply the number of SPs by their
clock speed) and came up with the idea that the 7970 will be about a
third quicker than the R9 at RC5 processing.

Kind regards,
Mike


On 22 November 2013 06:27, Jarod McClintock <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hi all,
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> I was wondering what card is the best for the RC 5 project? The 7970 or the
> R 9 2700 X toxic specs are as follows:
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> 7970
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> 1000/1050(Boost) MHz Core Clock
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> 28 nm Chip
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> 2048 x Stream Processors
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> Price $464.95
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> R9 2700 X
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> 1100/Boost:1150 MHz Core Clock
> 28 nm Chip
> 1280 x Stream Processors
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> Price $353.35
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> Both prices are in in NZD  after the end of Saturday US time you will need
> to add 7% to these prices
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> I am aware of the speed that the 7970 can do. The question I am asking is
> the Toxic card any faster for this project? I do not plan on using either
> card for gaming
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> Thanks for any assistance
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> Cheers
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> Jarod
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