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Possible Radeon 390X / 390 and 380X Spec / Benchmark (do not hotlink images!!!!!!)
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I think its perfectly fine if AMD goes for an elite tier card with the same feeling to it as a nVidia Titan BUT i sincerly hope they dont follow the price as well. I think perhaps 600 pounds in the EU after taxes/vat should be max for it with the follow of 300-350 pounds for the biggest referenced based numbered card (390x and so on) as long as its not a rebrand..
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AMD going for an elite tier card is probably completely the wrong thing for them.
They've been getting knocked about for months now, they're in a position of weakness. While I have no problem with them releasing an elite tier card, it's not going to be a good move.
They've been getting knocked about for months now, they're in a position of weakness. While I have no problem with them releasing an elite tier card, it's not going to be a good move.
the 7970 was £320 quid 4 months after its release. I dont see a 390x being anywhere near it. £450 possibly.
Literally the only thing that would keep the price down is that its a mature process but all of that is offset by HBM, "new card" pricing, new GCN architecture and competitor pricing. the ocuk special for a 980 is £470. Presuming performance is more than a 980 even £470 would be a deal on the 390x.
They are still releasing at other tiers though. not doing the split releases of Nvidia.
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And?
Your comment seems to indicate the "elite" card is being brought out in a vacuum and AMD's chances rest on it alone that's all.
We can see from nvidia the mark up for that tier is superb so whilst most will probably buy the lower tiers and thats where the core will be, the elite should be a money spinner for AMD and thus good for business even if sold in smaller batch numbers. It certainly hasn't hurt nvidia.
If they are going for the Greek God theme then at least do it right. Zeus
He's been busy again !!!
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Nvidia and AMD aren't in comparable situations.
Do you really think it's a good idea for AMD to release their highest performance part at a price that will artificially limit its appeal?
Yes because they will have the other price points covered as well, that's entirely my point, They are fine if they compete at all of the tiers. All "highest performance parts" are priced artificially to limit appeal. look at the 295x2's - 650 quid. Nvidia have made profits by creating and competing in this tier so it makes sense for AMD challenge that. They arn't in comparable situations but they are in the same buyers market.
If someone has 450 quid (previous top tier) and AMD beat the 980 at that price point the person isnt going to say "well I cant buy the top 700 quid amd part, I wont give them my money at all", A release higher up doesn't affect the majority buying at the lower tiers.
The 700 quid market is entirely different to the 450 quid market. Its not "I must have the top card or nothing" for most, whilst those that do have that attitude they are willing to pay that extra money for it so the extra tier doesn't matter to them.
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