NVIDIA GeForce FX 5900
The NVIDIA GeForce FX 5900 was released in 2003 as part of the NV35 generation. It utilizes a 130nm process and has a power draw of 55W. Originally priced around $399, this card offered solid graphics performance at the time.
Atlas performance index3.5 model estimate
Ranks #936 of 1051 rated GPUs. Fastest GPU we rate: 800.
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| Brand | NVIDIA |
|---|---|
| Family | NV35 |
| Released | 2003 |
| Video memory | 128 MB |
| Base clock | 400 MHz |
| Boost clock | – |
| Power (TDP) | 55 W |
| Process | 130 nm |
| Launch price | $399 |
| Atlas performance index | 3.5 model estimate |
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