7800GS VS 7600GT

[sluisga]

okay I'm looking to buying the 7800GS tonight if it fills its promise, so just wanted any evidence that may swing me toward the 7600GT.

My main need is a fast AGP 8x with a single slot (no twin fans as case won't support it).

here's the stats I found on Futuremark:

As identical difference as I could find:

7800GS
3DMark Score: 3312 Wxxxxxxx
User: wild-xxxx@xxxx Date: 2006-4-7
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 3195 MHz
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GS, 438 MHz / 1305 MHz
Display Driver: 8.4.2.1
Driver Status: WHQL - FM Approved
Resolution: 1280x1024 32 bit
OS: Microsoft Windows XP
System Memory: 1008 MB
Video Memory: 256 MB

7600 GT
3DMark Score: 3198 Untitled
User: shakexxxx@xxxxx Date: 2006-6-17
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 3196 MHz
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT, N/A / N/A
Display Driver: 8.4.2.1
Driver Status: WHQL - FM Approved
Resolution: 1280x1024 32 bit
OS: Microsoft Windows XP
System Memory: 1008 MB
Video Memory: 256 MB


Slight change in CPU and driver difference:

7800 GS
3DMark Score: 3202 wxxxxxxxxx
User: wxxxxxxx@xxxxx Date: 2006-2-7
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 3004 MHz
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GS, 486 MHz / 1255 MHz
Display Driver: 8.1.9.8
Driver Status: WHQL - FM Approved
Resolution: 1280x1024 32 bit
OS: Microsoft Windows XP
System Memory: 1008 MB
Video Memory: 256 MB

7600 GT
3DMark Score: 2976 Untitled
User: vaisanxxxx@xxxx Date: 2006-8-18
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 3001 MHz
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT, N/A / N/A
Display Driver: 9.1.3.1
Driver Status: WHQL - FM Approved
Resolution: 1280x1024 32 bit
OS: Microsoft Windows XP
System Memory: 1536 MB
Video Memory: 256 MB



Suggestions really appreciated.

Seb

 

[Defcon5]

The results dont lie.

Although the freqs arnt listed for the 7600 so it might still be at stock?

 

[Cyber-Mav]

tough one this. 7800 im guessing would be better at high rez work. but then again 7600 does have lower power consumption.

whats the price difference.

 

[sluisga]

Price comparisons...

Leadtek GeForce 7600 GT 256MB GDDR3 HDTV/DVI (AGP) - Retail
GT Core running at 560MHz
12 Pixel Pipelines
Price: £114.99 (£135.11 Including VAT at 17.5%)

BFG GeForce 7800 GS OC 256MB GDDR3 TV-Out/DVI (AGP) - Retail (GX-016-BG)
GPU running at 400MHz
16-Pipe
Price: £164.99 (£193.86 Including VAT

Inno 3D GeForce 7800GS 256M AGP DDR3 TV Out, DVI plus Dongle
Core clock - 375MHz
16 Rendering Pipeline
£167.95 exc, £197.34 inc.

Leadtek GeForce 7800 GS 256MB GDDR3 TV-Out/DVI (AGP) - Retail (GX-085-LT)
GPU running at 375MHz
16-Pipe
Price: £179.99 (£211.49 Including VAT at 17.5%)

 

[Cyber-Mav]

so 135 incheased by 45% = 195.75.

so your looking to increase the amount you spend for the leadtek 7600gt by 45% to get the cheapest 7800gs.

now question is: does the 7800gs offer a 45% increase in speed to work out to be £ for £ justifed in the additional expense.

the answer you looking for is: NO.

7800gs is not 45% faster than the 7600gt, its more like 8-12% faster at the most.

do you want to spend 45% more cash over the 7600gt to get a 12% return in performance? you do if you got more money than sense.

logic dictates that the 7600gt is the wiser option. the numbers do not lie!
shocking how maths actually comes in use for something

 

[sluisga]

I know.
As soon as I checked the prices of the 7600 on OCUK, I immediatly thought the other cards aren't worth it (the 7800GS is on 'special offer' on AnotheR sIte)A well made choice when looking further at these so called 'super specials'.