NVIDIA GeForce FX 5500 vs NVIDIA GeForce3
We do not have any performance data for the GeForce FX 5500 and the GeForce3 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce FX 5500 and the GeForce3 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce FX 5500 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce FX 5500 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q1 2004. It is built on the Rankine GPU microarchitecture (codename NV34B) and is manufactured on a 150 nm process.
Memory
The FX 5500 has 64 MB of DDR memory, with a 166 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 5.31 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 270 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 4 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 4 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The FX 5500 is a compact, low-profile graphics card that fits into 1 PCIe expansion slot. It supports DVI, VGA, S-Video display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 200 W to handle the GPU's power consumption. Using a smaller power supply may result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
About the NVIDIA GeForce3 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce3 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q1 2001 with a MSRP of $499. It is built on the Kelvin GPU microarchitecture (codename NV20) and is manufactured on a 150 nm process.
Memory
The 3 has 64 MB of DDR memory, with a 230 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 7.36 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 200 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 8 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 4 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The 3 is a compact, low-profile graphics card that fits into 1 PCIe expansion slot. It supports VGA, DB13W3 display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 200 W to handle the GPU's power consumption. Using a smaller power supply may result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce FX 5500 | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Rankine | Kelvin |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q1 2004 | Q1 2001 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | -- | $499 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
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Gaming Performance
Benchmark Performance
We do not have any performance data for the GeForce FX 5500 and the GeForce3 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce FX 5500 and the GeForce3 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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|---|---|---|---|
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Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | GeForce FX 5500 | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| PassMark G3D Mark | 8 (+60%) | 5 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 154 (+29.41%) | 119 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | GeForce FX 5500 | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | NV34B | NV20 |
| Architecture | Rankine | Kelvin |
| Process Size | 150 nm | 150 nm |
| Transistors | 45 million | 57 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | GeForce FX 5500 | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Memory Type | DDR | DDR |
| Memory Bandwidth | 5.31 Gb/s | 7.36 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 166 MHz | 230 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit | 128 bit |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | GeForce FX 5500 | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 1 slot | 1 slot |
| Bus Interface | AGP 8x | AGP 4x |
| Suggested PSU | 200 W | 200 W |
| Outputs | DVI, VGA, S-Video | VGA, DB13W3 |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | GeForce FX 5500 | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 4 | 8 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 4 | 4 |
| Core Clock Speed | 270 MHz | 200 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | GeForce FX 5500 | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 1.08 GPixel/s | 800 MPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 1.08 GTexel/s | 1.6 GTexel/s |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | GeForce FX 5500 | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0a | 8.1 |
| OpenGL | 1.5 (full), 2.0 (partial) | 1.5 |
* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.