Playstation 3 GPU 90nm

Console GPU

Curie PlayStation 3 GPU Console Sony GDDR3 2006 NVIDIA

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At a Glance

Entry Type: Console GPU
Architecture: Curie
Series: PlayStation 3 GPU
GPU Die: RSX-90nm
Launch Date: 2006-11-11
TMUs: 24
ROPs: 8
Memory: 256 MB GDDR3
Bus Width: 128-bit
TDP/TBP: 80 W
Data Confidence: Partial

GPU Specs

Identity
Entry Type	Console GPU
Official Name	NVIDIA Playstation 3 GPU 90nm
GPU Codename	RSX-90nm
Architecture	Curie
Launch Date	2006-11-11
Market Segment Notes	Desktop, OEM in Console GPU (Sony)
Core Specs
GPU Die	RSX-90nm
Process Node	Sony 90 nm
Transistor Count	0.3 billion
Die Size	258 mm²
CUDA Cores	0
SM Count	0
TMUs	24
ROPs	8
Base Clock	550 MHz
Boost Clock	550 MHz
Memory
Memory Size	256 MB
Memory Type	GDDR3
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Memory Clock	650 MHz
Memory Bandwidth	20.8 GB/s
Board and Display
TDP / TBP	80 W
Display Outputs	1x HDMI 1.3
Slot Width	325 mm length, 274 mm width
Board Partner Model	Reference or OEM specification
Reference Design	NVIDIA reference design
Board Partner Notes	Exact retail board models can differ in cooler, PCB, clocks, display outputs, BIOS behavior, and power connector layout.
Software
OpenGL Support	OpenGL 1.1
Driver Branch Notes	Driver support depends on architecture, operating system, and current NVIDIA driver branch.
Windows Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA driver branch and OEM support policy for this exact GPU.
Linux Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA Linux driver branch, distribution packages, and kernel compatibility for this exact GPU.

Overview

Playstation 3 GPU 90nm is an NVIDIA GPU entry in the Console GPU (Sony) family. It is listed with Curie architecture and RSX-90nm silicon.

Key reference data: 256 MB GDDR3 memory, 128-bit memory bus, 80 W board power class.

Board-partner cards can vary in cooler, PCB, display outputs, clocks, BIOS behavior, and power connector layout.

Why It Mattered

Playstation 3 GPU 90nm matters because console GPUs are fixed-platform designs, not retail cards. The useful history is tied to the console generation, board revision, thermal design, and software target, so this entry keeps those platform-specific details separate from desktop GPU naming.

Collector Notes

For archival use, record the console model, motherboard revision, cooling assembly, firmware version, memory configuration, display output, power supply, storage, and repair history rather than treating the GPU as a loose PC card.

Used-Market Caution

Before buying used, check the whole console or donor board for video output, overheating, prior reflow or reball work, power-supply faults, storage condition, and whether the firmware and accessories match the intended repair or collection use.

Known Issues

Known issues pending source review.

SourcesPartial

Sources reviewed: 2026-06-20

This entry is still being source-checked.

Specifications are currently based on reference/spec-dump sources. Historical notes require additional source review.

Data confidence and source status

Partial entry. Core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.

Verified: core specifications and historical notes have been reviewed against listed sources.
Partial: core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.
Imported: spec-only imported entry pending editorial source review.
Needs source review: narrative notes are incomplete until reviewed.

Independent reference sources

TechPowerUp GPU SpecsModel-level specification reference for this GPU entryOpen source

Derived datasets and spec dumps

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Overview

Why It Mattered

Collector Notes

Used-Market Caution

Known Issues

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Independent reference sources

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