All results were obtained at 4600MHz on an un-optimized Windows7 64-bit.. These are our figures, yours may vary so only use these as a guideline for a similarly configured system.
Graphics Card
Clocks
3DMark Fire Strike
Catzilla: Tiger
3DMark11
HWBOT Unigine Heaven Xtreme
Hitman:Absolution (Ultra 4xAA)
EVGA GTX 770 Classified OC
1.35/7.8GHz
8104
11431
12241
2433,818
57,75
Graphics: 9058
Hardware: 11709
Graphics: 12747
2306,588
54,47
2146,45
48,78
EVGA GTX 770 Classified
MSI NGTX680 Lightning
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the best iteration of the GK104 there is. The second reason why this is a worthwhile card over and above the 680 Classified, is the fact that it is not only clocked higher out the box where the core is concerned, but the memory will go the distance as well. So for gamers and enthusiasts you’ll receive much better performance for your dollars. Best of all, the card is cheaper than the GTX 680, has a better cooler and looks better. So in every possible way it’s a better graphics card. NVIDIA has done a great job with the GTX 770, EVGA has simply made it better, maybe even the best it can possibly be. We’ve not seen the likes of the GTX 770 Lightning or the GTX 770 Super Overclock (if it ever becomes a reality), however as it stands - this is the best 770 you can buy at present. Make no mistake about it; this is still very much an extreme overclocking orientated card. Everything that was on the 680 Classified and more is present here including three setting BIOS switch. So that is normal, OC and LN2 mode. For those
7507
10692
11701
Graphics : 8335
Hardware: 10779
Graphics: 12822
6856
10088
11115
Graphics: 7547
Hardware: 9740
Graphics: 11253
who have previously invested in the EVBOT, you will get to use it on this card as well as it’s supported. For those who don’t have the EVBOT however, you can still use software to effectively bypass the software limits of most tuning applications like EVGA’s Precision tool. There is a little program by an EVGA forum member which allows GPU voltages in excess of 1.3V. Significantly higher than what any other software will allow you to reach. Naturally this software works on Classified cards only (as far as we know at least) so it is obviously tied to the voltage controller that EVGA uses. This should make overclocking a little simpler especially when using the LN2 mode on the card. Keep in mind however that this is not an officially supported tool so you use it at your own risk. If you are willing to be brave and give it a go, you’ll find that you can reach even higher clock speeds, be it you’re using the new ACX cooler or something a little more exotic. All these things make the GTX 770 Classified significantly more fun than the 680 it replaces. The GTX 770 Classified
then, is easily the best GTX 770 we’ve come across and it’ll probably remain the best there is for this GPU’s lifetime. [ TheOverclocker ]
Summary A familiar GPU, rereleased without any of the previous 600 series irritations. This is one to watch out for. As far as this GPU is concerned you’re unlikely to find a more robust and wellrounded graphics card. There’s not much this card does wrong, and it’s a near perfect rendition of the GK104 GPU.
Would you buy it? Of course, so should you.
The Score
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