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NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 Mainstream GPU - TechAmok
NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 Mainstream GPU - [hardware] 05:40 PM EST - Mar,05 2009 - post a comment
The chaps over at
HotHardware take a further look at the NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 Mainstream GPU
which is again based on the G92 chip. FYI, the G92 GPU has been featured on no
less than seven different GeForce branded desktop graphics cards (GeForce 8800
GT ~65nm up to GeForce 9800 GTX+ ~ 55nm), not to mention the slew of mobile
GeForces based on the G92 that are also in production.
The GeForce GTS 250 is very similar to the GeForce 9800 GTX+, and as
such, the two cards perform almost identically when the new GTS 250's larger 1GB
frame buffer doesn't come into play. At higher-resolutions, when additional
pixel processing is employed (like in FarCry 2, for example), the GeForce GTS
250's larger frame buffer allows it to measurably outperform the older GeForce
9800 GTX+. In comparison to the Radeon HD 4850, generally speaking, both
cards perform at nearly the same level, with a slight edge going to the
GeForce GTS 250.
We suspect NVIDIA is going to take some flak from a few members of the tech
press, for releasing yet another "new" graphics card based on the aging G92 GPU.
And we can certainly understand why. But if you take a step back and look at the
GeForce GTS 250 for what it really is, it's an interesting option,
considering the current economic climate. The GeForce GTS 250 is smaller and
quieter than the GeForce 9800 GTX+ and Radeon HD 4850--although the latter does
come in a single-slot form factor. The GTS 250 also uses somewhat less power
than its predecessor, it's cheaper, which will then drive the price down of the
remaining 9800 GTX+ cards still sitting on store shelves. It also has double the
frame buffer memory--1GB vs. 512MB. For about $149, it's really not a bad deal.
And don't forget that NVIDIA's cards offer PhysX and CUDA support, which
differentiates their offerings from ATI's currently. We wish NVIDIA had
something truly new on tap for this release, but we can't really knock them too
hard for releasing a more capable graphics card at a lower price point than its
predecessor.
Although the embargo on GeForce GTS 250 information is lifting today to coincide
with demos taking place at the CeBIT trade show, expect wide retail
availability of cards on or around March 10. 512MB versions of the GeForce
GTS 250 (which will be SLI-compatible with existing GeForce 9800 GTX+ cards)
have an MSRP of $129, and as we've mentioned the 1GB variant we tested here will
sell for about $149. Based on current graphics card pricing, taking recently
revealed price drops on Radeon HD 4800 series cards into consideration, the
GeForce GTS 250 represents a good value. Although a 512MB Radeon HD 4870 would
be a great alternative if you own a 22" or smaller monitor, that can't hit
resolutions above 1920x1200. It may not be based on a totally new GPU, but if
you're on a budget and want a capable graphics card, the GeForce GTS 250 is
worth a look. If you can muster the extra coin, however, there's a lot of
performance to be gained by investing in a GeForce GTX 260 or 1GB Radeon HD
4870.
In related news,
Legit Reviews
posted a review on the BFG Tech GeForce GTS 250 Graphics Card,
TechPowerUp posted a review on the Palit GeForce GTS 250 2048 MB video card
and finally,
Techgage.com posted a review on the EVGA GeForce GTS 250 Superclocked. |
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