RIG
Core i7 @ 3.675 Ghz
2x2 GSkill Ripjaws DDR3 1600 CAS 7
2GB 6970
Here is how my new card plays two of EA's latest flicks (not really tested on any other games as I don't really play other games at the moment).
Need For Speed Shift Unleashed
1920x1080 MAX 16x AF no AA
The minimum FPS I get is usually upwards of 80 and avg is like 95-105 or so. Perfect game play, no scope for improvement.
Tried a few maps already. Even with cars all around I guess I average 60-75 or so
1920x1080 MAX 16x AF 4x AA
I usually get a minimum of 50-65 FPS with cars on screen and average is like 80+-10-15 or so. Again, pretty much perfect game play with no reason to complain about. I would say the game is pretty decently optimized but perhaps not perfectly for ATI 5xxx series or older cards.
Crysis 2
1920x1080 Extreme using the Extra Settings Panel, AF = 16x, All sorts of AA = 0
There are parts of the game where I average close/in excess of 60 FPS with max FPS being like 70+. However, there are parts where I don't even average 50 FPS. Overall, I would say I hopefully/probably average 50-55 or so with 45+- being the bare minimum anywhere and in some maps the minimum is upwards of 55 FPS too for most part of it.
The game is not perfect on these settings, however it is playable. Some parts are of course smoother than others and nearly perfect, others are acceptable. Usually there isn't too much FPS drop during fights either except in some areas where the minimum is anyway not too good and fights bring down the minimum FPS to 40-45 FPS. But this is one game where there isn't too much of a difference between min, avg and max FPS for a given map!
Crysis
1920x1080 MAX no AA = Unplayable, avg is like 40 FPS, most people will find it acceptable but I don't
1680x1050 MAX no AA - Acceptable but not perfect. Significant scope for improvement. Avg FPS is like 45-50+ FPS and the performance is okayish smooth however I don't really like to play at this rez because it ain't perfect!
1440x900 MAX no AA - Perfect performance, avg is like 55-60+ FPS and there is no lagging no jerking, absolutely smooth performance. It is literally perfect!!
By the way, I went from a 5850 to this 6970 and although the performance difference isn't as much as in going from a 4850 to 5850, it is very significant nevertheless and if you do have the cash, then it ain't a bad investment. However, considering the fact that AMD 7xxx is releasing in Q3 2011, it may not be a wise decision to buy a 6xxx card anymore. But for those who have already taken the plunge, I see no reason to regret
Warm Regards
Aakshey
Core i7 @ 3.675 Ghz
2x2 GSkill Ripjaws DDR3 1600 CAS 7
2GB 6970
Here is how my new card plays two of EA's latest flicks (not really tested on any other games as I don't really play other games at the moment).
Need For Speed Shift Unleashed
1920x1080 MAX 16x AF no AA
The minimum FPS I get is usually upwards of 80 and avg is like 95-105 or so. Perfect game play, no scope for improvement.
Tried a few maps already. Even with cars all around I guess I average 60-75 or so
1920x1080 MAX 16x AF 4x AA
I usually get a minimum of 50-65 FPS with cars on screen and average is like 80+-10-15 or so. Again, pretty much perfect game play with no reason to complain about. I would say the game is pretty decently optimized but perhaps not perfectly for ATI 5xxx series or older cards.
Crysis 2
1920x1080 Extreme using the Extra Settings Panel, AF = 16x, All sorts of AA = 0
There are parts of the game where I average close/in excess of 60 FPS with max FPS being like 70+. However, there are parts where I don't even average 50 FPS. Overall, I would say I hopefully/probably average 50-55 or so with 45+- being the bare minimum anywhere and in some maps the minimum is upwards of 55 FPS too for most part of it.
The game is not perfect on these settings, however it is playable. Some parts are of course smoother than others and nearly perfect, others are acceptable. Usually there isn't too much FPS drop during fights either except in some areas where the minimum is anyway not too good and fights bring down the minimum FPS to 40-45 FPS. But this is one game where there isn't too much of a difference between min, avg and max FPS for a given map!
Crysis
1920x1080 MAX no AA = Unplayable, avg is like 40 FPS, most people will find it acceptable but I don't
1680x1050 MAX no AA - Acceptable but not perfect. Significant scope for improvement. Avg FPS is like 45-50+ FPS and the performance is okayish smooth however I don't really like to play at this rez because it ain't perfect!
1440x900 MAX no AA - Perfect performance, avg is like 55-60+ FPS and there is no lagging no jerking, absolutely smooth performance. It is literally perfect!!
By the way, I went from a 5850 to this 6970 and although the performance difference isn't as much as in going from a 4850 to 5850, it is very significant nevertheless and if you do have the cash, then it ain't a bad investment. However, considering the fact that AMD 7xxx is releasing in Q3 2011, it may not be a wise decision to buy a 6xxx card anymore. But for those who have already taken the plunge, I see no reason to regret
Warm Regards
Aakshey
