FX2500M vs 7900 GTX Question

Don't know if there is a thread about this already somewhere, if so if you could post a link, but I'm going to be getting a gaming laptop, and was curious as to which card is better?

The FX2500M w/ 512MB
or
7900GTX w/ 512MB

I'm not quite sure which one will be the better performance performer in the gaming area.

Any thoughts?

 

the 7900GTX is better
the 2500M is a workstation card that doesn't have drivers optimized for gaming. it will work, and well, but if the 7900GTX is similarly priced or cheaper go for it.

 

Ah cool, just wasn't sure as I can't find many places with scores for the FX2500M and how it compares to the 7900GTX.

 

there aren't too many scores because it really isn't supposed to be a gaming card.

that being said, those two GPUs use just about the same core in it, so performance is similar...however the 7900GTX is still a little better for gaming.

most workstation cards also carry a premium cost too, so it doesn't make too much sense to pay more unless you need CAD or 3D rendering software to run with no problems.

 

Awesome, yeah don't plan on doing 3D Rendering or CAD, just need something that provides me as close to gaming desktop as I can when I'm away from my desktop gaming rig. So I guess the 7900 GTX it is then.

Thanks Night.

 

They're actually nearly identical. But as night said, the Quadro is a workstation card, giving it typically a higher price. It's BIOS and construction also mean it typically gives better picture quality and precision than a Geforce (which is aimed at framerates) and OpenGL support. This means that most of the games out there are Direct3D and will run as well or better on a 7900GTX, but OpenGL games such as Doom3 and Quake typically run a little better on the Quadro. Some say that games have trouble with the Quadro card, but the only game I've experienced problems with is Ford Racing 3. It's just not happy on the M90 for some reason. And as night said, the Quadro typically is a little more expensive, but not always. The Dell lines are a perfect example. The M90 is typically a little less expensive than the XPS M1710 because Dell runs $450 off deals a lot. So if you're comparing the XPS M1710 to the Precision M90, basing the decision off of the GPUs alone isn't really going to resolve it. But if you're comparing the two cards on the Sager NP5760 for instance, then go with the 7900GTX.

 

owning an fx2500m i can say its safe to get either for gaming. the preformance is nearly identical, the only thing i have to complain about is that i still can't figure out how to overclock it, more people have a 7900gtx, so more people will be able to help you with it.

 

You have tried using NiBiTor and Nvflash then?? I would assume it would work on the Quadro card as well. Am I wrong??

 

no, could you explain? please????

 

No doubt the Quadro is a capable GPU. But if the goal is gaming performance, I'd say go with the gaming card--the go 7900 GTX. The systems that will carry the 7900 GTX will also be calibrated more towards gaming as well. The Quadro systems will be more business-oriented.

The only exception I can think of is the SAGER NP5760 which allows you to choose between the two.

 

Simply put, go fo the cheaper system. I have the quadro and it performs identical to the 7900gtx gaming wise. In 3dmarks it might be 100 or 200 below because it is geared more to precision then fps. Another thing I noticed is the gtx will have better fps without AA turned on, not much maybe 5. But with 8xAA the quadro is equal if not better some times. But realistically there is no difference. Cheaper is better, and if you dont mind buying dell look at the outlet the products are in great condition and much cheaper then anywhere else.