Quote Originally Posted by Farinorco View Post
At least talking about supporting technologies and so (the new C/C++ compiled code support, for example). Regarding computing power, I don't have it so clear.

The only example that I have been able to find comparing GPGPU performance in equality of conditions (that includes both running the same code, so it has to be a DirectCompute or OpenCL piece), the HD5870 is pulverizing the GTX285.

And the funniest part is that said example, is an NVIDIA demo of DirectCompute (run on both cards in AnandTech).

To be exact, this one:



But yes, I'm of the opinion that NVIDIA is one generation ahead when talking about GPGPUs technologies. We will see in terms of GPGPU performance when we have something else than this little demo to compare. I think it's a too specific program to make any conclusion from this.
1. I love how they leave out RV770, the real competition to GT200, and

2. That is single precision. GT300 will decimate RV870 in double precision.