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    8600GT DDR2 vs 8400 series with GDDR3

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Harleyquin07, Sep 30, 2007.

  1. Harleyquin07

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    I've done a search but I didn't get a good answer for this question. From what I understand the 8600GT should be the superior card no matter what video memory the 8400 series uses because of its stream processors. Could someone confirm this as I've noticed a lot of laptops in China use the 8400 series.
     
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    Triple_Dude Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes. No matter how much faster the memory, the 8400M GS will lack shader power when compared to the 8600M GT.
     
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    odin243 Notebook Prophet

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    The 8400M-GS cannot match either the memory bandwith nor the shading power of the 8600M-GT, no matter what memory types are used. The 8400M-GT surpasses the 8600M-GT DDR2 in bandwith, but still has only half the shading power, making it an inferior card (though not by as much; the 8400M-GT is a decent solution for a mid-level gaming card). The 8400M-G is nearly worthless as a gaming card compared to the 8600M-GT, with a fourth the shading power.

    In the future, please read the board stick before posting a new thread, and keep all GPU comparison questions in the GPU Guide linked in the sticky.

    Thanks.
     
    odin243, Sep 30, 2007
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    Sorry about that, I'll have to reread Chaz's big sticky on the details. The succinct explanation is appreciated though.
     
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    odin243 Notebook Prophet

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    It's no problem, I'm glad I could help.
     
    odin243, Sep 30, 2007
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