- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
There won't be a huge performance gap, but the 256 MB version does a tad better, especially when you use antialiasing. The thing is, the 9600XT was so damn advanced for its time, it still rocks. Most cards today, even the best ones have less than 550 MHz of core speed - the 9600XT has 500MHz...and it's 3 friggen years old!
If you want a slight performance boost, go ahead. It will make antialiasing and a few other effects better, like antisotropic filtering, but as far as resolution and effects, not much will change. If your gith on cash, then don't, but otherwise it could be a fair investment.