GeForce 9800GTX is not a Power-hungry monster

[cookerjc]

Testbed：

·Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 (333MHzX9 Dual core) CPU
·Foxconn MARS | EIST and C1E disabled
·GeIL Plus+ DDR2-800 3-3-3-8 2.4V(Run：DDR2-800 4-4-4-12) Memory
·AVC Napoleon Cooler
·Seagate 7200.10 250G HD
·Acbel ATX-550CA-AB8FB 550W PSU
·ASUS BC-1205PT BD COMBO

We use (Seasonic)PowerAngle to record the actual power consumption of the whole platform.

Original Post @ Expreview.com

[Zytek_Fan]

I'm probably going to get one...

[labs23]

Well this is quite good, but not that impressive. Anyway its a GTX..

[lowfat]

It isn't a power hungry monster because it isn't much better/different than an G92-GTS

[[XC] gomeler]

Wow that is very unimpressive. Typically power consumption equates to throughput on an identical node ie 65nm GPU consumes 80w vs 65nm GPU consumes 140w. I'm guessing the bump in clocks is the sole increase in consumption compared to the 8800GTS, that just blows. Seriously needs to be much beefier and get to within 20-30w of the 8800 Ultra's power consumption, that'd equate to a beefy chip, worthy of a new product line.

[Vryada]

What was the power consumption of 3870x2 again? 130~ idle/280~ load? I think it was a similar system. Man, I'm seeing more and more reasons to forget about 9800 series.

[tbone8ty]

couldnt technically a OC'd 8800gtx beat a 9800gtx?

[LordEC911]

couldnt technically a OC'd 8800gtx beat a 9800gtx?

Depending on the clocks, settings and games, yes.

[Swatrecon_]

couldnt technically a OC'd 8800gtx beat a 9800gtx?

As long as they make no major changes to the shaders or amount of ROP's in this G92 core, compared to the others, yes, the 8800GTX could definately beat it. The G80 core is still superior, in my mind. Only the memory is faster, really. And the memory doesn't need it. The core does. Nvidia n00bs.

[cajer]

This is making me have second thoughts about buying a 9800GTX. Should I buy one when it comes out or a 8800 GTX and oc the hell out of it?

[Swatrecon_]

This is making me have second thoughts about buying a 9800GTX. Should I buy one when it comes out or a 8800 GTX and oc the hell out of it?

It's really a hard question to answer right now, as no one really knows, but if you can get your hands a GTX for sub $200 prices and OC it well, I'd go for it. It's a hell of a card.

[cajer]

Umm... Where could I find a 8800GTX for sub $200?

[[XC] gomeler]

I'd opt for an 8800GT and overclock it heavily under large air or water. Maybe an 8800GTS 512MB if you can get one for $250 with rebates or if someone is selling one.

[MpG]

A 38W increase in power consumption over the 8800 GTS 512 seems just a tad high. I wonder if they bumped the voltage slightly too, in order to guarantee stability at the higher clocks?

[YukonTrooper]

Hmmm, power usage indicates that performance might be slightly higher than currently expected. Here's to hoping.

Umm... Where could I find a 8800GTX for sub $200?

Very good deal on a used card, or wait until the 9800GTX and 9800GX2 come out, which will force prices down on the 8800GTX.

[somiao]

I dont think so, this will by just a oc version of the gts, hope i'm wrong thou...

[hecktic]

the hell with 9800GTX... lets all wait now for G100 cards

[jaredpace]

Depending on the clocks, settings and games, yes.

This is a good point. Is there any situation depending on the clocks, where a 7900GTX could beat a 8800GTX?

[YukonTrooper]

This is a good point. Is there any situation depending on the clocks, where a 7900GTX could beat a 8800GTX?

That's pushing it.

[OBR]

YES, we know ... 9800GTX is little bit faster 8800GTS-512 ... power consuption MUST be simlar ...

[jaredpace]

yeah, so the jump from GF7 --> GF8 was substantial while the jump from GF8 --> GF9 is minimal. (next to nothing actually).

GF9 = teh suck.

[hecktic]

yeah, so the jump from GF7 --> GF8 was substantial while the jump from GF8 --> GF9 is minimal. (next to nothing actually).

GF9 = teh suck.

GF10 FTW

[WeStSiDePLaYa]

This card will be noticeably faster than the GTS.

Look at the power consumption. It has risen by 40 watts.

You don't get increase like that unless there is more going on with the core.

The 9800GTX will be more than a simple 8800GTS with faster clocks and tri-sli capability.

Mark my words.

expect 20% or so increase over the GTS.

[Mango31]

I think i need a 9800GTX2

[GoThr3k]

if they use the same shaders as with the 9600GT it will be a good card