Diamond HD 4770 Review

Testing:

3DMark Vantage:

Featuring all-new game tests, this benchmark is for use with Vista-based systems. "There are two all-new CPU tests that have been designed around a new 'Physics and Artificial Intelligence-related computation.' CPU test two offers support for physics related hardware." There are four preset levels that correspond to specific resolutions. 'Entry' is 1024x768, progressing to 'Extreme' at 1920x1200. Of course, each preset can be modified to arrange any number of user designed testing. For our testing, I will use the four presets at all default settings.

Settings:

• Settings (each preset): Default
• Entry: 1024x768
• Performance: 1280x1024
• High: 1680x1050
• Extreme: 1920x1200

These scores were lower than every other card, but it wasn't too bad. The overclock allowed the 4770 to beat the GTS 250, and in some cases, the 4850 as well. The overclock once again offered a few hundred points increase, but nothing major.