NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT
The NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT was released in 2007 as part of the G86-300-A2 generation. It utilizes an 80 nm process and has a power draw of 29 watts. Originally priced around $129, this card offered a solid foundation for gaming.
Atlas performance index4.2 model estimate
Ranks #901 of 1051 rated GPUs. Fastest GPU we rate: 800.
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| Brand | NVIDIA |
|---|---|
| Family | G86-300-A2 |
| Released | 2007 |
| Video memory | 256 MB |
| Base clock | 459 MHz |
| Boost clock | – |
| Power (TDP) | 30 W |
| Process | 80 nm |
| Launch price | $129 |
| Atlas performance index | 4.2 model estimate |
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