AMD HD7*** series info

[Will Robinson]

According to the chart, AMD is looking forward to release a new Dual Chip based card based on the NewZealand Core named HD 7990 which would be its next Flagship card. Single chip based High end GPU’s would consist of Tahiti XT based HD7970 and Tahiti Pro based HD7950 which are replacements for the Antilles based HD6970/6950 graphics cards.

http://wccftech.com/amd-hd7000-southern-islands-series-gpus-revealed-catalyst-117/27899/
Tahiti Pro price and performance will be very interesting.

 

[LOL_Wut_Axel]

Best price/performance cards are almost always *850, though those may not be fast enough for everyone.

7950 will probably land around $300, 7870 around $250, and 7850 around $200.

 

[-Slacker-]

http://wccftech.com/amd-hd7000-southern-islands-series-gpus-revealed-catalyst-117/27899/
Tahiti Pro price and performance will be very interesting.

I'd replace "interesting" with "frightening", regarding the price and considering that cayman hasn't gone down much in price since launch.

The 7950 might cost $450+ at this rate.

 

[Will Robinson]

I think Axel may have it right.
A $299-$325 price point for the 7950 Pro would seem a good move for AMD.
They've built up some trust with HD's 4850 and 5850 which were aimed at that sweet spot and would do well to deliver another strong upper mid range performance card.

 

[FalseChristian]

I'd replace "interesting" with "frightening", regarding the price and considering that cayman hasn't gone down much in price since lounch.

The 7950 might cost $450+ at this rate.

I guess I'm ahead of the curve. I already have a 7950. LOL!

 

[Shmee]

GT or GX2?

 

[Madcatatlas]

The guy in the article states that 6950 and 6970 are "based of Antilles". Thats ..failing hard, aint it?

 

[nemesismk2]

I guess I'm ahead of the curve. I already have a 7950. LOL!

well done

 

[videogames101]

No matter what happens, I WILL be picking up another 9800 pro in a few generations. =D

 

[dajeepster]

i wonder if nvidia will sue amd if they release a 7950?

 

[reallyscrued]

*facepalm*

They really need to be more original with videocard nomenclatures.

I imagine it must drive Best Buy employees nuts trying to explain to customers why an 8800GT was a better card than a 9400.

i wonder if nvidia will sue amd if they release a 7950?

Technically is an HD 7950 or whatever, it's not exactly like BMW releasing a C240.

 

[videoclone]

28nm super fast powerhouse! yes please bring them on!

 

[Will Robinson]

I wonder which of the new gen NVDA cards will explode:sneaky:
Seriously tho,a new process is always something to look forward to.Wonder what the transistor count will be up to on this next shrink?

 

[v8envy]

I imagine it must drive Best Buy employees nuts trying to explain to customers why an 8800GT was a better card than a 9400.

Why would they? If a customer feels like they're getting a good deal buying a 9400 for slightly less money than an 8800 then it's a win/win/win. Clearly the customer has no need for a performance video card, and nvidia and best buy both get a fat profit margin on the sale.

 

[ImDonly1]

*facepalm*

They really need to be more original with videocard nomenclatures.

I imagine it must drive Best Buy employees nuts trying to explain to customers why an 8800GT was a better card than a 9400.

If anything I'd expect the best buy employees to tell the customers how much better the 9400 is than an 8800gt.

 

[Red Hawk]

Why would they? If a customer feels like they're getting a good deal buying a 9400 for slightly less money than an 8800 then it's a win/win/win. Clearly the customer has no need for a performance video card, and nvidia and best buy both get a fat profit margin on the sale.

What? How does not knowing about video cards mean they don't need high-performance? Maybe this person just bought a 1080p monitor for his/her PC, found that games wouldn't run at that resolution on their PC's integrated graphics, and needs to upgrade. A 9400 wouldn't cut it in that situation and any employee who says it does either doesn't know their stuff or is lying through their teeth.

 

[v8envy]

And that is why this forum is filled with people whose first video card (or other computer hardware) buying experience led to ... varying results. They have since been motivated to do some research.

It's not unreasonable to expect some level of customer education no matter what hte product. I don't go to Big O or Discount Tire and expect to get a *valid* recommendation for the best drag racing, off road or road racing tires for my needs. I do a bit of research before buying. That hypothetical poorly served customer got precisely what they paid for.

 

[nonameo]

And that is why this forum is filled with people whose first video card (or other computer hardware) buying experience led to ... varying results. They have since been motivated to do some research.

It's not unreasonable to expect some level of customer education no matter what hte product. I don't go to Big O or Discount Tire and expect to get a *valid* recommendation for the best drag racing, off road or road racing tires for my needs. I do a bit of research before buying. That hypothetical poorly served customer got precisely what they paid for.

my first video card was a diamond monster 3D II 8mb

unfortunately it was purchased from babbage's for too much money.

 

[tviceman]

my first video card was a diamond monster 3D II 8mb

unfortunately it was purchased from babbage's for too much money.

Ah I remember babbages. Wow. I also remember Software Etc. I think I got my Monster3D from Best Buy.

 

[reallyscrued]

Why would they? If a customer feels like they're getting a good deal buying a 9400 for slightly less money than an 8800 then it's a win/win/win. Clearly the customer has no need for a performance video card, and nvidia and best buy both get a fat profit margin on the sale.

Work for a large corporation by any chance? Or hope to?

 

[zebrax2]

*facepalm*

They really need to be more original with videocard nomenclatures.

I imagine it must drive Best Buy employees nuts trying to explain to customers why an 8800GT was a better card than a 9400.

They can't just keep on tucking in the names in between say the 8xxx numbering that would create a bigger headache as that would make distinguishing between generations quite hard. New generations usually carry new features so that would justify the naming change.

 

[iCyborg]

i wonder if nvidia will sue amd if they release a 7950?

I don't think you can trademark numbers, so unless they call it GeForce or GTX, they're fine. Besides, nVidia already did it too then, remember 9800 GTX vs ATI 9800 Pro...

 

[marsspirit123]

This is great!! ... here comes 6870 for $99 by the end of this year to replace my 4870

 

[justinm]

Wow, it seems like the 6xxx series were just released....

 

[nitromullet]

Wow, it seems like the 6xxx series were just released....

If anything we've slowed down over the past few years. Previously we were either getting a new generation or a refresh roughly every six months. Now we get a new generation roughly every year, and one could argue that what is now labeled as a new generation would have been considered a refresh back then.