Unboxing Palit 4850 sonic special edition Gddr5

Baber Kamal

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Guys finally i got my hands on this card; and here are a few pics:


By baberkamal, shot with Canon PowerShot A470 at 2009-05-28



By baberkamal, shot with Canon PowerShot A470 at 2009-05-28




By baberkamal, shot with Canon PowerShot A470 at 2009-05-28

Now i m very disappointed with the package contents, as the box is very big but only card, molex connector, cd and installation guide is there nothing else.

Here's the 3dmark06 score:



By baberkamal, shot with Canon PowerShot A470 at 2009-05-28


3Dmark06 with graphic card overclocked to speeds of 4870 (ie core/memory 750/950 MHz)

By baberkamal at 2009-06-16

By baberkamal at 2009-05-29



So guys here are the benchmarks for Crysis 1:

5/28/2009 11:52:03 PM - XP

Run #1- DX9 1024x768 AA=No AA, 32 bit test, Quality: High ~~ Last Average FPS: 68.52

Run #2- DX9 1024x768 AA=2x, 32 bit test, Quality: High ~~ Last Average FPS: 56.66

Run #3- DX9 1024x768 AA=4x, 32 bit test, Quality: High ~~ Last Average FPS: 55.21

Run #4- DX9 1280x1024 AA=No AA, 32 bit test, Quality: High ~~ Last Average FPS: 56.34

Run #5- DX9 1280x1024 AA=2x, 32 bit test, Quality: High ~~ Last Average FPS: 43.73

Run #1- DX9 1280x1024 AA=4x, 32 bit test, Quality: High ~~ Last Average FPS: 42.38


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Benchmarks for Crysis warhead:


//////////// Summary \\\\\\\\\\\\\

05/29/2009 00:23:30 - Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3

DirectX 9.0c GAMER 2X @ Map: ambush @ 0 1024 x 768 AA 0xx
==> Framerate [ Min: 23.81 Max: 81.72 Avg: 61.32 ]

DirectX 9.0c GAMER 2X @ Map: ambush @ 0 1024 x 768 AA 2xx
==> Framerate [ Min: 23.73 Max: 67.18 Avg: 50.97 ]

DirectX 9.0c GAMER 2X @ Map: ambush @ 0 1024 x 768 AA 4xx
==> Framerate [ Min: 23.74 Max: 65.94 Avg: 49.81 ]

DirectX 9.0c GAMER 2X @ Map: ambush @ 0 1280 x 1024 AA 0xx
==> Framerate [ Min: 23.95 Max: 63.98 Avg: 48.06 ]

DirectX 9.0c GAMER 2X @ Map: ambush @ 0 1280 x 1024 AA 2xx
==> Framerate [ Min: 16.87 Max: 48.24 Avg: 39.11 ]

DirectX 9.0c GAMER 2X @ Map: ambush @ 0 1280 x 1024 AA 4xx
==> Framerate [ Min: 19.87 Max: 48.61 Avg: 36.89 ]

DirectX 9.0c GAMER 2X @ Map: ambush @ 0 1440 x 900 AA 0xx
==> Framerate [ Min: 25.70 Max: 63.45 Avg: 48.56 ]

DirectX 9.0c GAMER 2X @ Map: ambush @ 0 1440 x 900 AA 2xx
==> Framerate [ Min: 16.92 Max: 48.27 Avg: 38.88 ]

DirectX 9.0c GAMER 2X @ Map: ambush @ 0 1440 x 900 AA 4xx
==> Framerate [ Min: 19.04 Max: 46.53 Avg: 35.60 ]


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FARCRY 2 benchmarks:

Settings: Demo(Ranch Small), 1440x900 (75Hz), D3D9, Fixed Time Step(No), Disable Artificial Intelligence(No), Full Screen, Anti-Aliasing(None), VSync(No), Overall Quality(Ultra High), Vegetation(Very High), Shading(Ultra High), Terrain(Ultra High), Geometry(Ultra High), Post FX(High), Texture(Ultra High), Shadow(Ultra High), Ambient(High), Hdr(Yes), Bloom(Yes), Fire(Very High), Physics(Very High), RealTrees(Very High)


  • Average Framerate: 37.60
  • Max. Framerate: 44.08
  • Min. Framerate: 32.83

RUN 2: Same settings with 2 AA


  • Average Framerate: 31.97
  • Max. Framerate: 39.67
  • Min. Framerate: 25.59
RUN 3: Same Settings with 4 AA


  • Average Framerate: 24.13
  • Max. Framerate: 31.14
  • Min. Framerate: 16.64

GTA IV Benchmarks:

1. GPU at default clocks
Statistics
Average FPS: 48.07
Duration: 37.14 sec
CPU Usage: 88%
System memory usage: 77%
Video memory usage: 71%

Graphics Settings
Video Mode: 1440 x 900 (75 Hz)
Texture Quality: Medium
Render Quality: Highest
View Distance: 25
Detail Distance: 37

2. GPU overclocked to 4870 clocks 750/950 MHz
Statistics
Average FPS: 52.04
Duration: 36.99 sec
CPU Usage: 86%
System memory usage: 80%
Video memory usage: 71%

Graphics Settings
Video Mode: 1440 x 900 (75 Hz)
Texture Quality: Medium
Render Quality: Highest
View Distance: 25
Detail Distance: 37

Temps are also great:

Idle around 52c for the core and 59c for the memory as the memory doesn't hav direct contact with the heatsink.

Load temps are around 61c for core and 65-68c for memory.

I don't think the heatsink is the main contributor here for the lower temps as i don't think it's better than ICEQ4 but this card has advantage of 3 phase power design as other cards including HIS iceq4 hav 2 phase power design.
 
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Leon

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So u probably got ur hands on this card man, Congrats/

And do accept my invitation on yahoo
 

abobobilly

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congratulations babar....

there is one problem with me here.
my card dont have the Molex connector with it, the card which i told you about. :(
(wtf) ..... kya wo kha gaye hain mere wala Molex Connector :mad:
 

abobobilly

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bro claim it
yaar i am in Lahore.... they shipped it to me.... how am i gonna claim this damn thing which I can find in Lahore only for 150 or may be 200......

Spoiler: show
I remember Galaxy walay Abuses will lead to bany 500 maang rahay tha iss ka, which i bough for 200 from a simple shop at Hafeez Center ;)
 

Faisal

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I think the only main diffrence b/w the 4870 and 4850 was ddr 5 memory so theoraticaly it should perform equal to 4870 9in benchies................by the way waiting for benchies post some of them!
 

Baber Kamal

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Thanx everyone: Benchmark results for crysis 1 and 2 added:

@Leon: bro i've added u to my contact list in yahoo.

@abobobilly: Oh bro means u got even worst package contents than us. Atleast you should call them so that they be carefull next time and don't commit the same mistake.
 

Nomi929

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@ Baber kamal

Is there any page on Palit website about this card, coz i didnt find this card on their website.
 
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Baber Kamal

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@ Nomi: bro this card is out of stock as i bought the last one, Secondly i just noticed in your previous post u wrote my name as Baber Kamla instead of baber kamal :chair:

@Everyone: kindly comment on my 3dmark06 score and other benchmarks coz i can't judge whether they are good or not? :(
 
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syedshahzad786

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I think the only main diffrence b/w the 4870 and 4850 was ddr 5 memory so theoraticaly it should perform equal to 4870 9in benchies................by the way waiting for benchies post some of them!
on my review thread the VANTAGE score is near to 4870 but bro 4870 clocks are quite higher....

---------- Post added at 02:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:06 PM ----------

@ Nomi: bro this card is out of stock as i bought the last one, Secondly i just noticed in your previous post u wrote my name as Baber Kamla instead of baber kamal :chair:

@Everyone: kindly comment on my 3dmark06 score and other benchmarks coz i can't judge whether they are good or not? :(
may be this thread will help u....!!

http://www.pakgamers.com/forums/hardware-zone/28986-palit-hd-4850-ddr5-review.html
 

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yaar Baber Kamal excellent upgrade there
well i was so much intrested in ur psu n this gpu from czone as well ...
waisay also post ur 3dmark06 result with gpuz ... n try to overclock it to match the clocks of stock 4870 n then run 3dmark n more specifically 3d mark vantage ... vantage is more realistic than mark06 for ati gpus ...
n also just repost ur crysis farcry2 benches with overclocked version as well
this wud be a very helpful review if u do it as i have requested!
 

Baber Kamal

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@Opethian: Thanx bro for your appreciation.

3D mark Vantage, hmmm for that i'll have to install windows vista and then all softwares, drivers etc i'll try to do it a bit later

Farcry 2 benchmarks added.
 

Voodoo

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Crysis and Crysis warhead scores are amazing, 3dmark06 and far cry 2 score looks low considering DDR5, i hope far cry 2 fps can be improved with Quad core,
however, i think this card is the best in this price,
 
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