Test System And Benchmarks
Before we get into the game results, we want to stress that all of the GeForce cards we used for benchmarking ended up being factory overclocked models, and all of the Radeon cards were clocked at or very close to reference speeds. This isn’t an ideal situation, but we used the cards we had available for testing at their retail clock rate settings, so it’s important to keep this information in mind when scrutinizing the benchmarks.
| Graphic Test System | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7-920 (Nehalem), 2.67 GHz, QPI-2400, 8MB Cache | |||
| Motherboard | ASRock X58 Supercomputer | |||
| Networking | Onboard Realtek Gigabit LAN controller | |||
| Memory | Kingston PC3-10700 | |||
| Graphics | Gigabyte GeForce GT220 | |||
| Hard Drive | Western Digital Caviar WD50 00AAJS-00YFA, 500GB, 7200 RPM, 8MB cache, SATA 3.0 Gb/s | |||
| Power | Thermaltake Toughpower 1,200W | |||
| Software and Drivers | ||||
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit 6.0.6001, SP1 | |||
| DirectX version | DirectX 10 | |||
| Graphics Drivers | AMD Catalyst 9.9, Nvidia Forceware 191.07 | |||
| Benchmark Configuration | |
|---|---|
3D Games | |
| Crysis | Patch 1.2.1, DirectX 9, 64-bit executable, benchmark tool |
| Far Cry 2 | Patch 1.02, in-game benchmark |
| World In Conflict | Patch 1009, DirectX 9, timedemo |
| Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. | Patch 1.02, DirectX 10 & 10.1, in-game benchmark |
| Left 4 Dead | Version 1.0.1.4., Custom THG Benchmark |
| Resident Evil 5 | Resident Evil 5 Benchmark Version |
| Fallout 3 | Patch 1.4.0.6., Custom THG Benchmark |
Synthetic Benchmarks and Settings | |
| 3DMark Vantage | Version: 1.02, PhysX Off, 3DMark scores |
LOL Nvidia Just now work at DirectX 10.1
When ATI Radeon have a New Videocard and the Best in The World with DirectX 11 
AMD-ATI Rullz
ATI rullz, they have 2. it keeps AMD alive.
I think they're both 64-bit
I don't really know what to make of these cards..two steps forwards, one step back is the closest I can come to a definitive impression.
The 210 seems like it' only good for low-spec HTPC's, or environments where minimal power draw is an absolute necessity. The features like CUDA and extended video acceleration are nice, but do they make up for that 64-bit drudgery that seems to go hand-in-hand with so many nVidia offerings? No, it doesn't..the competition in this price range is too stiff to start making those kind of cut-backs.
Just drop the junk and focus on what's good. The 220 is far superior to the 210, good enough to compete with AMD's budget offerings whilst sporting some nice new features. That 210 on the other hand is the 'MX' of modern technology..you just can't fob people off with this junk anymore, in my opinion. Roll with the technology instead of repeatedly rolling out junk that can barely compete with yesteryear's products..
Not what i was hoping for, why cant nvidia make a card that will rival the ati 4770 and the 5750, the gts 250 power consumption is way to high, i hope the GeForce GTS 340 is good
Compare these cards to say, the Geforce Geforce 2 MX 200, Geforce FX 5600 or the Geforce 7300LE - cards supported the latest features only in name, not in performance. Same thing seems to be happening again.
I reckon even onboard video would be enough to lure budget uses away from the 210. nVidia has obviously skimped, scraped and cut corners until they're left with half a decent card, resulting in a very limited life-span unless you can settle for basic of tasks, very light gaming as well as longer CUDA processing times.
Alas, nVidia obviously feels there's a market for this stuff. But I learned my lesson a long time ago not to be duped by the fancy sales talk. nVidia can make good products, but they make recycled junk, and that's what I think they've done here. The 220 seems OK but that 210..it's a lemming in my book.
*220.
now if only you could SLI these midgets and get more decent performance
which is the better ati radeon hd4350 or the geforce 8400 gs
your opinions are well needed
I have the gt 220 and i think its a very nice card
i have the asus engt 220 with 1 gb ddr3 memory. This is a low-profile card and very nice for games like call of duty 4.
It comes with a few programs (asus gamer osd, smartdoctor and some other programs)
When i play Call of Duty 4 it runs max detail very easy. And on the Nvidia site it says that the following games are viewed good on card:
- World of Warcraft
- Spore
- The Sims 3
- Fallout 3
- Left 4 Dead.
I have played left 4 dead myself on max quality, and its very nice gameplay
related links:
nvidia site: http://www.nvidia.com/object/produ [...] 20_us.html
videocard benchmark :
http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/ [...] rce+GT+220