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NVIDIA GeForce3 vs NVIDIA GeForce2 MX 200

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Summary

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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.

About the NVIDIA GeForce2 MX 200 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce2 MX 200 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q1 2001. It is built on the Celsius GPU microarchitecture (codename NV11B) and is manufactured on a 180 nm process.

Memory

The 2 MX 200 has 32 MB of SDR memory, with a 166 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 1.33 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 175 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 4 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 2 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The 2 MX 200 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.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce3GeForce2 MX 200
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureKelvinCelsius
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ1 2001Q1 2001
Launch Price (MSRP)$499--
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance per dollar
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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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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.

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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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BenchmarkGeForce3GeForce2 MX 200
PassMark G3D Mark
5
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3
PassMark G2D Mark
119
(+0.85%)
118
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Technical Specs

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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.

SpecGeForce3GeForce2 MX 200
CodenameNV20NV11B
ArchitectureKelvinCelsius
Process Size150 nm180 nm
Transistors57 million20 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.

SpecGeForce3GeForce2 MX 200
Memory Size64 MB32 MB
Memory TypeDDRSDR
Memory Bandwidth7.36 Gb/s1.33 Gb/s
Memory Clock230 MHz166 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit64 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.

SpecGeForce3GeForce2 MX 200
Slots1 slot1 slot
Bus InterfaceAGP 4xAGP 4x
Suggested PSU200 W200 W
OutputsVGA, DB13W3DVI, VGA, S-Video

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.

SpecGeForce3GeForce2 MX 200
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)84
Render Output Units (ROP)42
Core Clock Speed200 MHz175 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.

SpecGeForce3GeForce2 MX 200
Pixel Fill Rate800 MPixel/s350 MPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate1.6 GTexel/s700 MTexel/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.

SpecGeForce3GeForce2 MX 200
DirectX8.17.0
OpenGL1.51.2

* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.