ATI HD 3800 Review Thread

[Kasparz]

20ºC Lower Temperatures

I wouldn't say that.

[Epsilon84]

I take it the 3800 series clock down in 2D mode to save power right? I don't think the 8800GT is capable of this, I believe the 2D and 3D clocks are the same.

This may explain why the 3800 has much better idle power consumption, but is around 8800GT levels under load.

However, anyone with a 8800GT can use a 3rd party program to set seperate 2D/3D clocks, which should bring the idle power way down.

[Yakyb]

so basically put there is no point in taking water to these.

one thing that hasnt been mentioned is the possible driver improovements that could occur with this card the 2900 saw massive improvements from release day

but thinking about isnt the arch very similar to 2900 and therefore driver improvements wont help that much?

[MoTiG]

Any european shop with <150€ for 3850 256?

[largon]

MoTiG,
There are some:
http://geizhals.at/eu/?fs=hd3850+256...n+&in=&x=0&y=0

[MoTiG]

yep, but it's mostly unavaliable except from alternate.de, selling at 169€

[Shintai]

I take it the 3800 series clock down in 2D mode to save power right? I don't think the 8800GT is capable of this, I believe the 2D and 3D clocks are the same.

This may explain why the 3800 has much better idle power consumption, but is around 8800GT levels under load.

However, anyone with a 8800GT can use a 3rd party program to set seperate 2D/3D clocks, which should bring the idle power way down.

It actually aint much lower. Those sites showing it is basicly a i680 vs P35 load. Huge difference.

So when actually testing it on the same board...



Its a whole other ballgame.

[Slitch]

Komplett still has 19 HIS 3850's left, selling at 150€
www.komplett.com

[MoTiG]

are they selling to italy? i don't understand dutch

Thanks

[Eastcoasthandle]

Source
3870 CF using XP scores
SM 2.0 = 8104
SM 3.0 = 8999



source
8800GT SLI using XP scores:
SM 2.0 = 7469
SM 3.0 = 7929

At stock settings the 3870 CF is a more viable option with current intel MBs.

[flopper]

good to know

[voltaire2030]

Just received my two 3870 from NCIX ... and my friend received is two GT ... He just suddenly when sick and I just used my free day off to bench those babies ...

Will keep you posted ...

[zerazax]

Those scores are impressive for a dual core too, even if they are 4GHz considering a quad gets a ton more points w/ 3dMark06

Need some benches voltaire2030!

[mascaras]

tom´s review >> http://www.tomshardware.com/2007/11/...800/index.html

[adamsleath]

http://www.hardwarezone.com/articles...419&cid=3&pg=7
PowerColor Radeon HD 3850 Xtreme 512MB

'uni'-orb?

[mascaras]

At stock settings the 3870 CF is a more viable option with current intel MBs.

and Quad-core + 8800GT SLi are overcloked

Dual core + HD3870 CF is default

[lm358]

Hmm.. very interesting to see 3870 actually beat the 8800GT in Crysis: http://www.hexus.net/content/item.ph...=10415&page=11

Is it because of the 64-bit OS? Will be interesting to see 3870 Crysis XF with the hotfix now.

[mascaras]

http://www.hardwarezone.com/articles...419&cid=3&pg=7
PowerColor Radeon HD 3850 Xtreme 512MB

'uni'-orb?

yep , review here > http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...&postcount=140

[voltaire2030]

Ok lady's ... We are building my rig as we speak, but my friend just finished is ... He's only benching 12,800 3d06 on SLI GT ... 10K non SLI for each ...
2k increase only in SLI ... Kind of slow ... What give ?


Rig:

X2 6000 OC at 3,2
2 Gig PC2 OCZ PC2 6400
DFI NF590 UT
1000W PC
2 Galaxy 8800GT


*He tested one card at a time to make sure one was not dead and the gt's are stock, not OC ...

*

[adamsleath]

3870cf@stock
SM 2.0 = 8104
SM 3.0 = 8999

8800gt sli oc.
SM 2.0 = 7469
SM 3.0 = 7929

i see....cf works better than sli...it seems.

[DilTech]

3870cf@stock
SM 2.0 = 8104
SM 3.0 = 8999

8800gt sli oc.
SM 2.0 = 7469
SM 3.0 = 7929

i see....cf works better than sli...it seems.

Does it perform better in games though? 3dmark isn't the best judge of character for these kind of things.

Ok lady's ... We are building my rig as we speak, but my friend just finished is ... He's only benching 12,800 3d06 on SLI GT ... 10K non SLI for each ...
2k increase only in SLI ... Kind of slow ... What give ?


Rig:

X2 6000 OC at 3,2
2 Gig PC2 OCZ PC2 6400
DFI NF590 UT
1000W PC
2 Galaxy 8800GT


*He tested one card at a time to make sure one was not dead and the gt's are stock, not OC ...

*

CPU limitation.

[Damien]

yep, cpu is a little outdated for two 8800gt :P

[adamsleath]

Does it perform better in games though? 3dmark isn't the best judge of character for these kind of things.

maybe uncle tom will tell me, eventually.

[drjunk]

another review of HD3850 Extreme 512MB >> http://www.elitebastards.com/cms/ind...=490&Itemid=27

Impressive results for the 3850 extreme card. I know its still bugged with aa issues, but still a great overall package. Like the built in hdmi.

[Eastcoasthandle]

and Quad-core + 8800GT SLi are overcloked

Dual core + HD3870 CF is default

I must have overlooked that, thanks