Thread: Anandtech: ATI HD 5870 Scaling Performance: X58 vs P55 Showdown

In just about every benchmark shown today and even in those not listed the multi-GPU results favor X58. Nothing shocking about that as in previous testing with both Nvidia and ATI video cards, we came to the same conclusion. The only difference today is that we are using the latest generation DX11 capable GPU and the percentage differences are not really any different with previous GPU chipsets. Where we did not have a difference was in actual game play experiences. It was impossible to tell the difference between platforms, except for some additional thermal output from the X58 setup.

If you happen to benchmark Intel platforms for a living, then clearly an X58/Bloomfield platform is the way to go. No questions asked, not even a hint of doubt should enter one’s mind as to the X58 being the logical choice. How about the other 99.9% of us? Well, if you just need that safe feeling that you are getting the maximum benefit out of those $380 HD 5870 cards you just purchased, the X58 paired with a Core i7 is an easy choice. It is an even easier choice if you plan on upgrading to Gulftown next year.

Good read.

Hooray for x58!

newegg has the ATI 5000 series listed already...but still not in stock as of this weekend.

Originally Posted by ...bigdog...

newegg has the ATI 5000 series listed already...but still not in stock as of this weekend.

Expect those prices to go way up.

Last time the 4870 hit the market and sold out.......

Well you know how supply and demand works.

yeah...I don't believe they're going to sell them for $350 or whatever. None of the Nvidia bleeding edge goes for that much.