it doesnt suck imo , works great with new games such as doom 3 or hl2 , i can play at the higher resolutions without any fps problems at all. the only game that actully have fps problems is ut2k4. well not problems, but i just cant understand how i can have an average better fps on doom 3 or hl2 then ut2k4. but ofc , 6800 or x8000 are better , but i wont be getting neither of em, im happy with my 9800xt