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If I'm reading correctly then the only thing changed from previous models are memory and core clocks. Why even bother with such "update"? Difference in performa
by mamon 10y ago
If I'm reading correctly then the only thing changed from previous models are memory and core clocks. Why even bother with such "update"? Difference in performance is negligible, but 30W more power consumption costs you real money
- dom0 10y ago> Why even bother with such "update"? This is a pretty usual practice for GPUs; one generation has a new architecture and new chips in the mainstream/performance segment, the next generation uses the same chips with some minor tweaks. The lower end often stays on the same architecture for longer. All GPUs get the same marketing number be it "GT 5XX" or "RX 4xx" to have a consistent line-up. It's just marketing, really.
- sp332 10y agoOEMs require yearly refreshes. AMD's slides show comparisons to cards 2 generations ago, so this refresh is to appeal to their own former customers who haven't upgraded for a few years. It's not that appealing to anyone who's upgraded recently.