GeForce2 Go vs GeForce3

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared GeForce3 with GeForce2 Go, including specs and performance data.

GeForce3
2001
64 MB SDR
0.01

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking15161510
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Power efficiencyno data0.34
ArchitectureKelvin (2001−2003)Celsius (1999−2005)
GPU code nameNV20 A5NV11 B2
Market segmentDesktopLaptop
Release date27 February 2001 (23 years ago)11 November 2000 (24 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$499 no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.

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Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Core clock speed200 MHz143 MHz
Number of transistors57 million20 million
Manufacturing process technology150 nm180 nm
Power consumption (TDP)no data2 Watt
Texture fill rate1.6000.57
ROPs42
TMUs84

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

InterfaceAGP 4xAGP 4x
Length165 mmno data
Width1-slotno data
Supplementary power connectorsNoneno data

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeSDRDDR
Maximum RAM amount64 MB64 MB
Memory bus width128 Bit128 Bit
Memory clock speed230 MHz166 MHz
Memory bandwidth3.68 GB/s5.312 GB/s

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display Connectors1x VGA, 1x DB13W3No outputs

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX8.07.0
OpenGL1.31.2
OpenCLN/AN/A
VulkanN/AN/A

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

GeForce3 0.01
GeForce2 Go 0.01

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

GeForce3 4
GeForce2 Go 4

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Pros & cons summary


Recency 27 February 2001 11 November 2000
Chip lithography 150 nm 180 nm

GeForce3 has an age advantage of 3 months, and a 20% more advanced lithography process.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between GeForce3 and GeForce2 Go.

Be aware that GeForce3 is a desktop card while GeForce2 Go is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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Community ratings

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