GeForce3 vs ATI Radeon X800 GT

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared Radeon X800 GT and GeForce3, covering specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ATI X800 GT
2005
128 MB DDR, 40 Watt
0.22
+2100%

ATI X800 GT outperforms GeForce3 by a whopping 2100% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking13751516
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Power efficiency0.38no data
ArchitectureR400 (2004−2008)Kelvin (2001−2003)
GPU code nameR480NV20 A5
Market segmentDesktopDesktop
Release date1 November 2005 (19 years ago)27 February 2001 (23 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.

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Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Core clock speed475 MHz200 MHz
Number of transistors160 million57 million
Manufacturing process technology130 nm150 nm
Power consumption (TDP)40 Wattno data
Texture fill rate5.7001.600
ROPs124
TMUs128

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

InterfacePCIe 1.0 x16AGP 4x
Lengthno data165 mm
Width1-slot1-slot
Supplementary power connectorsNoneNone

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeDDRSDR
Maximum RAM amount128 MB64 MB
Memory bus width256 Bit128 Bit
Memory clock speed493 MHz230 MHz
Memory bandwidth31.55 GB/s3.68 GB/s

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display Connectors1x DVI, 1x VGA, 1x S-Video1x VGA, 1x DB13W3

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX9.0b (9_2)8.0
OpenGL2.01.3
OpenCLN/AN/A
VulkanN/AN/A

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

ATI X800 GT 0.22
+2100%
GeForce3 0.01

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

ATI X800 GT 84
+2000%
GeForce3 4

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.22 0.01
Recency 1 November 2005 27 February 2001
Maximum RAM amount 128 MB 64 MB
Chip lithography 130 nm 150 nm

ATI X800 GT has a 2100% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, a 100% higher maximum VRAM amount, and a 15.4% more advanced lithography process.

The Radeon X800 GT is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce3 in performance tests.


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