Why is there no 9700XT?

I looked it up and for a minimal amount of extra money I could get a 9700pro over a 9600XT and get much better bang for the buck. So my question is, WHY NO 9700XT?!

[shockwave203]

a 9700XT would have to be faster than a 9700pro, so basically it would be a 9800 with a different name. it wouldn't really have a purpose

http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.html?i=1904&p=21

I looked at all the benchmarks and the 9700Pro is better and even beats the 5600 Ultra everytime (and the 9800XT once o_O)

Originally posted by shockwave203
a 9700XT would have to be faster than a 9700pro, so basically it would be a 9800 with a different name. it wouldn't really have a purpose

What are the differnces between the 9700Pro and 9800Pro?

[shockwave203]

i think the 9800pro is around 15% faster, but don't quote me on that.

Originally posted by shockwave203
i think the 9800pro is around 15% faster, but don't quote me on that.

Thanks, makes sense though. GOod thing I didn't buy the 9600XT yet
was surprised the 9600XT (low end card) out performed the 5600Ultra (highend card) every time in just about everything. o_O

[shockwave203]

mmmm, 9600xt is more of a mid-range card, and the 5600ultra is a low end card (it's not REALLY a low end card, but it performs like one)

which card are you going to buy?

[shockwave203]

(this is in the wrong forum by the way )

I think I will definatly buy the 9700Pro

$185 - RADEON 9700 128MB
$175 - RADEON 9600 XT 256MB
$149 - RADEON 9600 XT 128MB

The newegg.com prices are about $5 more expensive but worth it just because of it's from a respectable dealer.

[shockwave203]

good choice

it's still VERY powerful and can run all games at max settings

yeah man, thanks for answering my questions. it helped allot.