AMD Cayman info (or rumor)

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Here is what some close to AMD people say HD 6970 performance:

No, it's completely different kernel. Capacity 6970 will be approximately 2.5 times higher than in 6870, especially at high resolutions.
By the way the length of 6970 will be 267mm, so that the estimate location)))

original post in Russian

He says:" 6970 is about 2.5 faster than 6870 at high res. Its length is estimated to be 267 mm"

Let's just say I personally know of one representative at AMD. I promised not to disclose the Old to the announcement.
Let's just say ... No performance was measured in 6870 it was measured relative to 5970 and 5870.
New graphics card for performance above 5970 at 20%, and in modes that use tessellation of 3-4.
Up to 13 numbers long wait is.

original post in Russian

He says: "He cannot reveal info he got from a AMD representative.
The performance of the cards has not been compared to 6870, but 5970 and 5870 instead.
Compared to 5970 it is 20% faster, while in tessellation - 3-4 times.
It will be released on 13 of December. "