
Originally Posted by
Archfear
The 4-digit ATI numbering scheme:
sample card HD6790
1st number which is "6" represents the generation or series of the card... so this card is a 6th generation or 6000 series.
2nd number which is "7" represents the class or level of the card... 3 to 4 is starting or entry level, 5 is standard or mainstream, 6 is buffed, 7 is performance, 8 is enthusiast, 9 is hardcore... so this card is a performance card.
3rd number which is "9" represents the modification of the card... 3 to 4 is the nerfed mod, 5 is standard mod, 7 is powered mod, 9 is maxed-out mod.
4th number is irrelevant... its always zero.
So the HD6790 is a 6th generation, performance, maxed-out card!
6870 is a 6th generation, enthusiast, powered card!
6950 is a 6th generation, hardcore, standard card!
6970 is a 6th generation, hardcore, powered card!
6990 is a 6th generation, hardcore, maxed-out card!
So... 4350 is a 4th generation entry-level, standard card... and
3650 is a 3rd generation, buffed, standard card.
Just trying to teach a man how to fish than giving him the fish that he needed... ^_^