Quote Originally Posted by brakezone View Post
-On paper the 3870 looks like it would outdo the 8800GT, heck even the 2900XT has better overall processing capability and memory bandwidth. Why precisely does the 8800GT outperform? Is it because the 8800GT is better at texturing? We all know it has proven itself a great card, I've just not heard any precise answer as to why.
HD3870 - 16 texture Units @ 775Mhz
8800x - 24 texture Units @1.2Ghz