simple,
Nvidia=performance
ATI=Quality
Nvidia is good for performance like adventure games which are dependent on OPENGL and not bad in DIRECT X.
ATI is good for RACING and games which are dependent on DIRECTX and except few many are poor performer's in OPENGL games when compared to Nvidia.
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