If video cards with 1Gb memory already entered in the production of many gaming producers , then the 2Gb memory version is available only for professional graphic adapters. PowerColor already presented the video card radeon HD 4850 with 2Gb GDDR3 memory . Associate already tested this card and the first conclusions about the presence of 2Gb memory can be already made. First , usually the increased capacity is combined with the lower frequency.

This case did not become an exception: if standard video card radeon HD 4850 with 512mb memory works at 625/1986 MHz frequencies, then two-gigabyte product from PowerColor has 625/1800 MHz frequencies .
In the second place, the advantage of 2Gb memory is manifested only in rare situations, when resolution is @ 2560 X 1600 and using maximum the quality . This card cost $249. Usual Radeon HD 4850 with 512mb memory is 20% cheaper. However, the large storage capacity can be claimed in different spheres as - scientific calculations, rendering of exploded views, video . Only from this side the 2GB card can be advantageous .