AT Exclusive Preview: The GeForce 7800 GS Hits the Scene
by Derek Wilson & Kristopher Kubicki on November 22, 2005 8:00 PM EST- Posted in
- GPUs
Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory Performance
ATI's cards perform really well under the Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory SM3.0 path. Not even the 7800 GT can keep up with the X1800 XL in this benchmark. The X850 XT was left out due to shader path we decided to use for the test. The 7800 GS might need to be run with a few quality options turned down if resolutions of 1600x1200 and up are desired.
Again, at 1280x1024, the 7800 GS is playable. Moving higher than that would require a faster card. The ATI cards really shine here and put even more distance between themselves and the NVIDIA lineup. The X1800 XL remains playable at 1600x1200 with 4xAA enabled and all the SM3.0 options turned on.
ATI's cards perform really well under the Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory SM3.0 path. Not even the 7800 GT can keep up with the X1800 XL in this benchmark. The X850 XT was left out due to shader path we decided to use for the test. The 7800 GS might need to be run with a few quality options turned down if resolutions of 1600x1200 and up are desired.
Again, at 1280x1024, the 7800 GS is playable. Moving higher than that would require a faster card. The ATI cards really shine here and put even more distance between themselves and the NVIDIA lineup. The X1800 XL remains playable at 1600x1200 with 4xAA enabled and all the SM3.0 options turned on.
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bersl2 - Wednesday, November 23, 2005 - link
"A good idea"? Do you mean "a waste of time"? Something else?
I suppose "A little knowledge is a dangerous thing" could potentially apply in this case.
KristopherKubicki - Tuesday, November 22, 2005 - link
Well.. not entirely. Boxplots are definitely very good though.
Kristopher
shabby - Tuesday, November 22, 2005 - link
Min/avg/max fps would be ideal imo.neogodless - Tuesday, November 22, 2005 - link
My only complaint about graphs like these, against cards like these, is that it makes a part like the 7800GS seem downright midrange and mainstream... and I guess for those enthusiast about games with their budget shifted towards the video card, that is probably realistic. But I guess I'd like to see graphs that better reflect at least what is actually out there being used by gamers today ... i.e. if most of us have 6600GTs, then it would be a good comparison point!ksherman - Tuesday, November 22, 2005 - link
Im one of those 6600GT owners! but it seems that the 7800 GT might still be a better value IMO... but what about unlocking pipelines and overclocking?!?!?!?!huges84 - Wednesday, November 23, 2005 - link
I have to agree. Especially since this part is more of a value card instead of a high end card, a 6600GT would be much appreciated in these benchmarks.coldpower27 - Tuesday, November 22, 2005 - link
If my guess is correct on the MSRP, likely 299US to replace the current MSRP 299US 6800 GT. This product does look good. If the price is right on this product, it could be quite the competitor.gibhunter - Tuesday, November 22, 2005 - link
So basically, Anand Tech is reduced now to NVidia's marketing arm of gauging public interest in a new card. Nice "leaked" card from "unknown" sources...my ass. Let's not kid ourselves, we're not that stupid.bob661 - Wednesday, November 23, 2005 - link
How about you speaking for yourself? I, for one, like to see articles such as these. And I have a friend that would be pretty interested in this card seeing the light of day.Cybercat - Tuesday, November 22, 2005 - link
grow up gib. Why don't you take this for what it is without inserting your own farfetched assumptions.