GTX 660 Ti vs Radeon HD 7950 Battlefield 3 Multiplayer Showdown Review Linus Tech Tips

In this Linus Tech Tips Battlefield 3 multiplayer showdown, Linus hands the benchmarking reins to Slick, who tackles a head-to-head comparison between the GeForce GTX 660 Ti and the Radeon HD 7950 using Battlefield 3 at 1080p with all visual settings maxed. The video follows Slick’s two-minute run in a tank and subsequent on-foot infiltration as they try to extract meaningful frame rate data from realistic, crowded multiplayer matches on a full server. The hosts emphasize that the measurements come from real gameplay rather than scripted demos, and they acknowledge the challenges of capturing consistent performance in an online environment. Throughout the recording, they highlight that the two cards are very close in performance under these conditions, with the GTX 660 Ti edging out the 7950 by a small margin in several micro-benchmarks while sharing similar minimum frame rates. They also discuss how the 660 Ti’s lower price and Nvidia-specific features like 3D Vision and PhysX factor into the value proposition for gamers who want solid performance without paying a premium. The closing takeaway is that Battlefield 3 multiplayer performance at max settings places the 660 Ti and 7950 in a near neck-and-neck fight, with the 660 Ti offering a slight edge on average frames and a lower cost, followed by a nod to future Battlefield 3 benchmarking using single-player tests for broader comparison. Overall, the video positions the 660 Ti as a strong, cost-effective choice for Battlefield 3 multiplayer, while acknowledging that the 7950 remains a competitive option depending on VRAM needs and future driver optimizations.

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