Gaming Benchmarks

As we saw the synthetic benchmark results, the next logical step is to dive into the real gaming performance of the e-GeForce 7800 GS CO SuperClock. We will compare it against the GeForce 6800 GT AGP video card and this due to the fact that it has been a very decent performer and extremely popular card for the AGP platform. Each card is going to run each game in both 1024x768 and 1280x1024 settings using a variety of AA & AF 3D effects. So in effect we are stuffing both cards in the same system, using the same settings and spending some time playing games and performing tests on the following game titles, let's check what we got.

We started with one of the newer games which goes by the name, X³: Reunion. This is a sequel to the award winning X²: The Threat game. Extensive development has gone into the X³ engine, making use of DirectX 9.0 technology, to create dramatic visual effects and stunningly realistic starships. Coupled with the massively enhanced artificial life system, X³: Reunion will present players with an ever changing, evolving universe; where a players action really can shape the future of the universe.

X³: Reunion - 1024x768 Gaming Results

	GeForce 6800 GT	GeForce 7800 GS SC
No AA	37.738 fps	38.218 fps
2x AA	37.171 fps	37.752 fps
4x AA	36.954 fps	37.067 fps

X³: Reunion - 1280x1024 Gaming Results

	GeForce 6800 GT	GeForce 7800 GS SC
No AA	34.568 fps	37.574 fps
2x AA	33.631 fps	37.004 fps
4x AA	30.803 fps	36.396 fps

What do these gaming results show us? Let's start by saying that both cards do somehow equally perform, with the e-GeForce 7800 GS CO SuperClock putting down the slightly higher scores. As both cards come with 16 pipelines the only way the small gap can be explained is due to the higher clocks of the GeForce 7800 GS. When we go up with the screen resolution or enabling AA function the GeForce 7800 GS steps up once again to make the gap a tad bigger.

Next on our list of favorite games is Doom 3 developed by id Software. Doom 3 is quite possibly the best-looking game ever, thanks to the brand-new 3D graphics engine used to generate its convincingly lifelike, densely atmospheric, and surprisingly expansive environments. At the same time, when you look past the spectacular appearance, you'll find a conventional, derivative shooter. Doom 3 is essentially a remake of the original Doom, though series fans will find reimagined versions of almost every monster from both previous versions in the new sequel.

Doom 3 - 1024x768 Gaming Results

	GeForce 6800 GT	GeForce 7800 GS SC
No AA	83.1 fps	84.2 fps
2x AA	78.7 fps	82.9 fps
4x AA	68.6 fps	73.7 fps

Doom 3 - 1280x1024 Gaming Results

	GeForce 6800 GT	GeForce 7800 GS SC
No AA	74.9 fps	82.3 fps
2x AA	66.5 fps	73.3 fps
4x AA	51.8 fps	55.5 fps

When looking at the game play results we noticed that the reported frame rates are quite within range for both cards. Although when going for the higher resolutions the real power of the G70 chips surfaces and leaves the GeForce 6800 GT well behind. A similar logical conclusion can be made when AA is enabled; the new GeForce 7800 GS comes out on top once again.