PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition DirectX 11.1 AX7870 2GBD5M2DH Video Card Newegg.com

Tech

Tech

Which Graphics card

I wanted to know how much better the r9 270x is compared to the 7870 ghz edition because I found these 2 online and don't know why one is almost half the price of the other when they're supposed to be about the same.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131510&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127761

November 28, 2013

7 Comments • Newest first

IGotModded

270x has mantle, and will be supported longer

Reply November 29, 2013
magisjay

I would get the 270x simply because it'll be supported by AMD longer. They're both the same cards and picking the newer one is obviously the better choice.

Reply November 28, 2013
Etokapa

GPUBoss says the MSI is a smidgen better. Take that with a grain of salt, if you will. I prefer Nvidia cards.

If you plan on buying from Newegg today, you can try this code to take 5% off. Not a referral, just a promo.
MBLBF5

Reply November 28, 2013 - edited
hairamoose

[quote=yongyong139]I'd rather save money if I could, but I can afford both I want to know the difference between the two...[/quote]

[b]Sometimes[/b] spending a bit more on a card with aftermarket cooling and such is a better investment than cheaping out.

Reply November 28, 2013 - edited
CodeXLC

[quote=yongyong139]I'd rather save money if I could, but I can afford both I want to know the difference between the two...[/quote]
The MSI is just a tiny bit better then 7870
like an mini upgrade to the 7870.

Reply November 28, 2013 - edited
yongyong139

[quote=CodeXLC]if you got the money go with the MSI
is newer and better.

if you don't have the cash go with the 7870[/quote]

I'd rather save money if I could, but I can afford both I want to know the difference between the two...

Reply November 28, 2013 - edited
CodeXLC

if you got the money go with the MSI
is newer and better.

if you don't have the cash go with the 7870

Reply November 28, 2013 - edited