NVIDIA GeForce 6800
The NVIDIA GeForce 6800 was released in 2004 as part of the NV40 generation. It utilizes a 130nm process and has a power draw of 40W. Originally, the card launched at a price of around $299.
Atlas performance index3 model estimate
Ranks #956 of 1051 rated GPUs. Fastest GPU we rate: 800.
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| Brand | NVIDIA |
|---|---|
| Family | NV40 |
| Released | 2004 |
| Video memory | 128 MB |
| Base clock | 325 MHz |
| Boost clock | – |
| Power (TDP) | 40 W |
| Process | 130 nm |
| Launch price | $299 |
| Atlas performance index | 3 model estimate |
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