NVIDIA GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
The NVIDIA GeForce FX 5950 Ultra was released in 2003 as part of the NV38 generation. It utilizes a 130nm process and has a power draw of 74W. Originally priced around $499, this card was a significant graphics card at the time.
Atlas performance index5.9 model estimate
Ranks #832 of 1051 rated GPUs. Fastest GPU we rate: 800.
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| Brand | NVIDIA |
|---|---|
| Family | NV38 |
| Released | 2003 |
| Video memory | 256 MB |
| Base clock | 475 MHz |
| Boost clock | – |
| Power (TDP) | 74 W |
| Process | 130 nm |
| Launch price | $499 |
| Atlas performance index | 5.9 model estimate |
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