Xbox GPU vs GeForce3

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Primary Details

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

Place in performance rankingnot ratednot rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
ArchitectureKelvin (2001−2003)Kelvin (2001−2003)
GPU code nameNV20 A5NV2A
Market segmentDesktopDesktop
Release date27 February 2001 (23 years ago)15 November 2001 (22 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$499 no data
Current price$5.95 (0x MSRP)$5.99

Detailed Specifications

General performance parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. These parameters indirectly speak of performance, but for precise assessment you have to consider their benchmark and gaming test results. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Core clock speed200 MHz233 MHz
Number of transistors57 million57 million
Manufacturing process technology150 nm150 nm
Texture fill rate1.6001.864

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 mm320 mm
Width1-slotIGP
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 MHz400 MBps
Memory bandwidth3.68 GB/s6.4 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 graphics and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX8.08.1
OpenGL1.31.4
OpenCLN/AN/A
VulkanN/AN/A

Pros & Cons Summary


Recency 27 February 2001 15 November 2001

We couldn't decide between GeForce3 and Xbox GPU. We've got no test results to judge.


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