Quick Guide to NVIDIA GeForce Desktop Graphics Processors

POWER OF 3

Superscalar Architecture

FEATURES AT A GLANCE

PERFORMANCE
Maximum Memory Bandwidth (per second)

SOFTWARE

High Dynamic-Range Lighting

Multi-Display Option

Unified Architecture
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
GeForce 9800 GX2 GeForce 9800 GTX GeForce 8800 GTS GeForce 8800 GT GeForce 9600 GT GeForce 8600 GTS GeForce 8600 GT GeForce 7600 GT

Ideal for

Enthusiast
Extreme Gamer, Power User, Multimedia Enthusiast
128-bit 128-bit 128-bit 128-bit 128-bit 128-bit 128-bit 64-bit 64-bit 128-bit 64-bit 64-bit 64-bit 64-bit
HD HD HD HD HD HD HD 2 HD 2 4.0 4.0 HD 2 HD 2 4.4.0
2048x1536 2048x1536 2048x1536 2048x1536 2048x1536 2048x1536 2048x1536 4.0 4.0 2048x1536 2048x1536 2048x1536 2048x1536 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.0 1.0 1.0 2048x1536 2048x1536 2048x1536 2048x1536 2048x1536 2048x1536 2048x1536 2048x1536 2048x1536 2048x1536 2048x1536
2560x1600 2560x1600 2560x1600 2560x1600 2560x1600 2560x1600 2560x1600 2560x1600 2560x1600 2560x1600 1920x1200 1920x1200 1920x1200 1920x1200 1920x1200 1920x1200 1920x1200 2560x1600 1920x1200 1920x1200 1600x1200 1600x1200
1GB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB
128.0GB 70.4GB 62.1GB 57.6GB 57.6GB 32.0GB 22.4GB 22.4GB 12.8GB 12.8GB 6.4GB 14.5GB 5 13.3GB
76.8 billion 43.2 billion 41.6 billion 33.6 billion 20.8 billion 10.8 billion 8.64 billion 6.7 billion 4.8 billion 3.6 billion 3.6 billion 2.2 billion 1.8 billion 0.9 billion 1.4 billion 1.4 billion 6.0 billion 6.7 billion 4.8 billion 1.4 billion 1.1 billion 1.0 billion GeForce Unified Driver Architecture - Windows Vista x86 - Windows Vista x64 - Windows XP - Windows XP Professional x64 - Windows Server 2003 x64 - Linux 32-bit - Linux 64-bit - FreeBSD 32-bit - FreeBSD 64-bit

Performance

Gamer, Multimedia User, Casual Gamer

PCI Express

GeForce 7600 GS GeForce 8500 GT GeForce 8400 GS GeForce 7300 GS GeForce 7300 LE GeForce 7200 GS GeForce 7100 GS GeForce 6200 TC/LE GeForce 7800 GS GeForce 7600 GT

Mainstream

Business User, Casual Gamer, Home PC User

13.3GB 5 13.3GB

Business User, Value PC Buyer
13.3GB 5 38.4GB 22.4GB 12.8GB 4.0GB 6.4GB 6.4GB

64-bit 64-bit 64-bit

4.0 4.0 3.0 4

AGP 8x

GeForce 7600 GS GeForce 6200 GeForce FX 5500 GeForce FX 5200
Business User, Home PC User
1 Requires GeForce 91.47 drivers and 128 MB of on-board memory 2 Varies by Add-in-Card partner 3 Graphics cards based on these GeForce GPUs qualify for the Premium Device logo called Certified for Windows Vista. However, depending on the shipping memory configuration, these graphics cards may not qualify for the Windows Vista Premium System Logo.
4 GeForce 7300 GS, 7300 LE, 7200 GS, 7100 GS, 6200 TC/LE, and 6200 models do not include compression technology. 5 NVIDIA TurboCache technology shares the resources of dedicated video memory and dynamically available system memory for turbocharged performance and larger total graphics memory.

Driver/OS Support

Standard Memory Configuration
Maximum Analog Resolution
Maximum Digital Resolution

Quantum Effects

Certified for Windows Vista

TurboCache (TC)

Lumenex Engine
Texture Fill Rate (per second)

CineFX Engine

Intellisample

NVIDIA SLI

PureVideo

DirectX

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NVIDIA GeForce Family

Why NVIDIA GeForce?
GeForce is the most stable, reliable, and recognized brand in graphics technology, and is the leading GPU of choice for both corporate and consumer computer users. GeForce GPUs are backed by the NVIDIA GeForce unified driver architecture, ensuring the best out-ofbox experience for every user. GeForce drivers deliver industry-leading graphics features; one driver for all products and continual performance and feature updates over the life of the product. GeForce is a top-to-bottom solution, delivering GPUs for every user and every budget. From the PC gamer who craves the best graphic performance to the mainstream digital media user, GeForce GPUs provide the perfect solution.
Features and Benefits of NVIDIA GeForce
NVIDIA Cross-Selling Matrix

NVIDIA SOLUTION SEGMENT

GeForce 9800 GX2

REPLACES ATI BOARD

SLI-READY Certified for Windows Vista

Radeon HD 3870 X2

GeForce 9800 GTX GeForce 8800 Ultra GeForce 8800 GTX GeForce 8800 GTS GeForce 8800 GT GeForce 9600 GT Radeon HD 3870 Radeon HD 3850 Radeon HD 2600 XT GDDR4 Radeon HD 2600 XT GDDR3 AMD 2600 Pro Radeon X1650 XT Radeon X1650 Pro Radeon HD 3470 Radeon HD 3450 Radeon X1550 Radeon X1550 Radeon X1050

GeForce 8600 GTS GeForce 8600 GT GeForce 8600 GT DDR2 GeForce 7600 GT GeForce 7600 GS GeForce 8500 GT GeForce 8400 GS
NVIDIA invents and delivers industry-shaping technologies that revolutionize the end-user experience. The latest innovations include an NVIDIA unified architecture as well as NVIDIA SLI and NVIDIA PureVideo HD technologies.
GeForce 7300 GS GeForce 7300 LE GeForce 7200 GS GeForce 7100 GS

Radeon X1050

GeForce 6200 TC/LE GeForce 7800 GS GeForce 7600 GT GeForce 7600 GS GeForce 7300 GT GeForce 6200 GeForce FX 5500 GeForce FX 5200

Radeon X300 SE/HM

Radeon X1650 XT Radeon X1600 Pro Radeon X1600 Pro
Radeon 9600 Radeon 9550 Radeon 9550 / 9250
1 Requires GeForce Release 91.47 drivers and 128MB of on-board memory 2 Graphics cards based on these GeForce GPUs qualify for the Premium Device logo called Certified for Windows Vista. However, depending on the shipping memory configuration, these graphics cards may not qualify for the Windows Vista Premium System Logo.
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