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Video adapters based on video chips (also known as graphics processors) from Nvidia and ATI Technologies are currently the most popular. To achieve maximum performance and stable operation of their products, both Nvidia and ATI developed reference designs for video adapters based on their chips. These specifications, combined with recommendations from Nvidia and ATI, serve as the standard for companies manufacturing video adapters.
Data on the basic parameters, performance, and evolution of video adapters are provided in Table 4.28.
Graphics processor | Core frequency (MHz) | DDR SDRAM frequency (MHz) | Memory (MB) | Peak throughput (MB/sec) | Theoretical filling speed (million pixel per second) |
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Nvidia GeForce FX 5900 Ultra | 400 | 850 | 256 | 27,200 | 3,600 |
Nvidia GeForce4 Ti4600 | 300 | 650 | 128 | 10,400 | 1,200 |
Nvidia GeForce4 Ti4400 | 275 | 550 | 128 | 8,800 | 1,100 |
Nvidia GeForce4 Ti4200 | 250 | 500 | 128 | 8,200 | 1,000 |
Nvidia GeForce3 Ti500 | 240 | 500 | 64 | 8,000 | 960 |
Nvidia GeForce3 | 200 | 460 | 64 | 7,360 | 800 |
Nvidia GeForce3 Ti200 | 175 | 400 | 64 | 6,400 | 700 |
Nvidia GeForce2 Ultra | 250 | 460 | 64 | 7,360 | 1,000 |
Nvidia GeForce2 Ti | 250 | 400 | 64 | 6,400 | 1,000 |
Nvidia GeForce2 Pro | 200 | 400 | 64 | 6,400 | 800 |
ATI Radeon 9700 | 276 | 540 | 128 | 17,200 | 2,200 |
ATI Radeon 8500 | 275 | 550 | 64 | 8,800 | 1,100 |
ATI Radeon 7500 | 290 | 460 | 64 | 7,360 | 580 |
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