Guru3D.com
  • HOME
  • NEWS
    • Channels
    • Archive
  • DOWNLOADS
    • New Downloads
    • Categories
    • Archive
  • GAME REVIEWS
  • ARTICLES
    • Rig of the Month
    • Join ROTM
    • PC Buyers Guide
    • Guru3D VGA Charts
    • Editorials
    • Dated content
  • HARDWARE REVIEWS
    • Videocards
    • Processors
    • Audio
    • Motherboards
    • Memory and Flash
    • SSD Storage
    • Chassis
    • Media Players
    • Power Supply
    • Laptop and Mobile
    • Smartphone
    • Networking
    • Keyboard Mouse
    • Cooling
    • Search articles
    • Knowledgebase
    • More Categories
  • FORUMS
  • NEWSLETTER
  • CONTACT

New Reviews
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 review
PowerColor RX 6650 XT Hellhound White review
FSP Hydro PTM Pro (1200W PSU) review
ASUS ROG Radeon RX 6750 XT STRIX review
AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 2.0 - preview
Sapphire Radeon RX 6650 XT Nitro+ review
Sapphire Radeon RX 6950 XT Sapphire Nitro+ Pure review
Sapphire Radeon RX 6750 XT Nitro+ review
MSI Radeon RX 6950 XT Gaming X TRIO review
MSI Radeon RX 6750 XT Gaming X TRIO review

New Downloads
AIDA64 Download Version 6.70
FurMark Download v1.30
Display Driver Uninstaller Download version 18.0.5.1
Download Samsung Magician v7.1.1.820
Intel ARC graphics Driver Download Version: 30.0.101.1732
HWiNFO Download v7.24
GeForce 512.77 WHQL driver download
Intel HD graphics Driver Download Version: 30.0.101.1960
AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 22.5.1 WHQL driver download
3DMark Download v2.22.7359 + Time Spy


New Forum Topics
[3rd-Party Driver] Amernime Zone Radeon Insight 22.5.1 WHQL Driver Pack (Released) Review: FSP Hydro PTM Pro (1200W PSU) Windows 11 Release Build Free to grab: Borderlands 3 free on Epic Games Store Review: Radeon RX 6500 XT - (when 4GB just isn't enough anymore) AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 2.0 - Deathloop preview Review: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 processor NVIDIA GeForce 512.77 WHQL driver download & Discussion GeIL releases DDR5 memory with active cooling and two new RGB fans. NVIDIA LHR version 3 anti-crypto algorithm for RTX 3050/3080 12GB would be 90% unlocked




Guru3D.com » Review » Radeon HD 4850 2 GB GDDR3 review » Page 1

Radeon HD 4850 2 GB GDDR3 review - 1 - A Tully Introduction

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 07/27/2008 02:00 PM [ ] 0 comment(s)

Tweet

PowerColor Radeon HD 4850 2048MB GDDR3

Product: Radeon HD 4850 2 GB GDDR3
Manufacturer: PowerColor
SKU code: TBA
Information: PowerColor
Street price: $249

PowerColor Radeon HD 4850 2048MB GDDR3It is always real fun to see that whenever a product becomes successful, manufacturers will do anything to create as much diversity as possible; obviously to catch attention and create products for any budget available. Sometimes however, a manufacturer can go so far that you have to scratch behind your ears, once maybe even twice and think "hmm, that's not gonna work I think".

Today we have such a product in the house. The graphics card we will test today is based on the immensely popular Radeon HD 4850. Probably the best value card one can buy. These cards at default come with 512 MB gDDR3 memory. Now, I can see a manufacturer double up that memory to 1 GB. The effect would be small but measurable when you play games in very high resolutions. Then, there is an incremental step to that as well, and that's what we'll test today. PowerColor released a Radeon HD 4850 graphics card with, get this ... 2 GB of memory.

That certainly brings a smile to my face, as if anything, I like innovation. But even yours truly is going .. "Hmmm, that's not gonna work, is it?". See, a good amount of framebuffer is important. Current games however are produced with 256MB & 512MB memory configurations in mind. Anything higher will one make a difference in very extreme image quality games, and once you increase AA levels. However, with ATI's new edge enhancing AA filters ... it's not as big as a problem as in the past either.

But hey, perhaps we'll see wonders. Will the step between 512MB and 2 GB differ very much in overall performance? Let's find out!

Alright, have a good look guys ... custom cooling & design, and likely as much memory as your entire PC has.

PowerColor Radeon HD 4850 2048MB GDDR3




13 pages 1 2 3 4 next »



Related Articles
PowerColor Radeon HD 7850 SCS3 review
We test and review the PowerColor Radeon HD 7850 SCS3 today. This stock clocked Radeon HD 7850 is cooled passively, meaning it has no fans tool it down. That also means it's rather silent as it does not make any noise. But what about temperatures then you must be wondering ?

Gigabyte Radeon HD 7790 2GB OC review
We test and review the Gigabyte Radeon HD 7790 2GB OC edition, also known under SKU code GV-R7790OC-2GD. We benchmark the product incl FCAT Frametimes. The new graphics card is intended to boost a little more performance into entry-level gaming. The Gigabyte HD7790 OC 2GB clocks in at 1075 MHz on the boost engine, packed with totally silent custom cooling.

MSI Radeon HD 7790 TurboDuo OC review
We test and review the MSI Radeon HD 7790 OC edition, also known under SKU code R7790-1GD5-OC incl FCAT Frametimes. The new graphics card is intended to boost a little more performance into entry-level gaming.

Radeon HD 7990 review
We review the new AMD Radeon HD 7990 including FCAT frametime measurements. The dual GPU product that you guys learned to know under codename Malta finally is released. AMD it doing it in style, two fully equipped Tahiti XT2 GPUs versus good yet silent cooling. In this review we'll look at the product, the architecture, the benchmarks, including frametime based FCAT measurements. Head on over towards our AMD Radeon HD 7990.

© 2022