GeForce 8800 GTX
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GeForce 8800 GTX

NVIDIA

G3D Mark

556

MSRP

$599

AVG Price

$50

July 15 2008
150 Watt
G9x (2007−2010)

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Overview

The GeForce 8800 GTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 556 points.

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Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8800 GTX

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce 8800 GTX across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce 8800 GTX specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce 8800 GTX scores 556 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the G9x (2007−2010) architecture (codename: NB9E-GTX), manufactured on a 65 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 224 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels).

SpecificationGeForce 8800 GTX
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score556
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationG9x (2007−2010)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameNB9E-GTX
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient65 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute224
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency500 MHz
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 1.1 x16
Transistor Count3016 Million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#825
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 8800 GTX is equipped with 0.75 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationGeForce 8800 GTX
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures0.75 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAMUnknown

Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 10.0, Vulkan N/A, OpenGL 3.3— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationGeForce 8800 GTX
NVIDIA Reflex❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version10.0
OpenGLLegacy graphics API3.3
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)CUDA 1.0
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportSLI
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Display & Media

Display outputs: DVIx 0, S-Videox 1 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: None, decoder: PureVideo HD (VP2)— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264.

SpecificationGeForce 8800 GTX
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectorsDVIx
1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectorsS-Videox
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionNone
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionPureVideo HD (VP2)
CodecsSupported video compression formatsMPEG-2,VC-1,H.264
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 8800 GTX draws 150 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 267mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 740g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 60 at idle, 85 under load.

SpecificationGeForce 8800 GTX
TDPPower consumption under load150 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance267mm
Card Height111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied2-slot
Weight740g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle60
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load85
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $50 (MSRP: $599), the GeForce 8800 GTX delivers 11 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #825 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationGeForce 8800 GTX
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$599
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$50
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#825
Release DateJuly 15 2008
Release Year2008

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

12 specs

Vram0.75 GB
Core Clock500 MHz
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Speed8 Gbps
Shading Units224
PCIe GenerationPCIe 1.1 x16
Memory BandwidthUnknown
Memory Bus Width64-bit
Transistor Count3016 Million
Frame GenerationNVIDIA Reflex: No | DLSS Frame Generation: No | DLSS Super Resolution: No
Manufacturing Process65 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)150 Watt

General Information

4 specs

CodenameNB9E-GTX
ArchitectureG9x (2007−2010)
Release DateJuly 15 2008
Performance Ranking Position825

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