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3DMark is a computer benchmarking tool created and developed by Futuremark Corporation (formerly MadOnion, formerly Futuremark) to determine the performance of a computer’s 3D graphic rendering and CPU workload processing capabilities.
The measurement unit 3DMark is intended to give a normalized mean for comparing different PC hardware configurations (mostly graphics processing units and central processing units), which proponents such as gamers and overclocking enthusiasts assert is indicative of end-user performance capabilities. Between 3DMark99 and 2000, MadOnion created a simpler 3D benchmark, which played only a DirectX 7 demo sequence at 640×480, with no extra tests. It was called XL-R8R and was aimed at providing upgrade information, based on the results of the benchmark.
We used the Extreme settings for testing with a resolution of 1920×1200.
The results are pretty much as we would expect from these cards, with the GTS250 pulling out slightly in front.
these really are great cards, especially when considering the modest asking price.
The temperatures are much lower than what I had expected, but then again its arctic cooling who always make good coolers.
I have one of these in a system and I wanted to know is it worth buying another for crossfire. anyone know if its worth the hassle?
Nice review – seems a good price. I think they dropped recently by £10 too.
The overclocking is insane, they should have overclocked the card, even 10% with that headroom it would have been safe.
I shopped around and found one for £85 on OCUK, which is brill. Just bought it. thanks KG for thorough review testing. They seem low power which is nice as I dont always game and like to know they idle without taking a lot of power.
HD5670 is great series but I think the 5770 is better value as its much more powerful.
I ordered one of these a few days ago for my media center as I might like to play the odd game on the tv rather than in my bedroom on a monitor. Glad to know I didn’t buy a turkey !
Great review thnks, k, bye
Like the review style, leep up the goodwork
How much is this card in Australia? cant find it anywhere
For once a review not trying its absolute best to downplay this great card… this great lil thing suits anyone with a not so large screen and does some gaming every now and then. This maxes out most, if not all (as seen from the review), games of the present and possibly will do so next year or maybe the year after that at modest resolutions. And is just so quiet and efficient!
Great product and an excellent review!!!
Just bought one of these to run AVP (I know, not the best game) with Directx 11. It will run the game at full tilt with settings maxed out. Highly recommend the card if your looking for a cheapish one to last a couple of years. Well done ATI.
Oh this replaced my old nvidia 8400 gs lol.