Already we’ve taken the time to look at the entry level
HD 6850. With that out the way it’s time to look at the HD 6870, a model that
is again not designed to replace the HD 5870. It’s important that we continue
to push this as I’m still reading on a lot of forums that people are under the
impression the HD 6800 series is a flat out replacement for the HD 5800 series.
I don’t agree with what AMD has done with the name
change, but really, this is the most confusing part. The HD 6900s that we
should start to see next month aren’t going to be as confusing; they will be
AMDs top of the line cards. What I would probably suggest if you’re interested
in knowing a bit more about the lineup is head on over to our preview article
posted in the middle of the week; AMD Radeon HD 6850 and HD 6870 – What We Can
Tell You. @ TweakTown
