Voodoo2 8 MB

Voodoo Voodoo2 Desktop EDO 1998

Key Metrics

Architecture: Voodoo
Launch Date: 1998-02-02
Memory: 8 MB EDO
Memory Bandwidth: 2.16 GB/s
TDP/TBP: 15 W
Interface: PCI
Process Node: 350 nm

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GPU Specs

Identity
Entry Type	Reference GPU
Official Name	Voodoo2 8 MB
GPU Codename	SST2
Architecture	Voodoo
Launch Date	1998-02-02
Market Segment Notes	Desktop, Historical 3dfx
Core Specs
GPU Die	SST2
Process Node	350 nm
Transistor Count	0.004 billion
Die Size	119 mm²
Shader Processors	Not applicable
SM Count	Not applicable
TMUs	2
ROPs	1
Base Clock	90 MHz
Boost Clock	90 MHz
Pixel Fillrate	0.09 GP/s
Texture Fillrate	0.18 GT/s
Memory
Memory Size	8 MB
Memory Type	EDO
Memory Bus Width	192-bit
Memory Clock	90 MHz
Memory Bandwidth	2.16 GB/s
Board and Display
TDP / TBP	15 W
Recommended PSU	200 W
Power Connectors	None
Interface	PCI
Display Outputs	1x VGA
Software
DirectX Support	DirectX 6.0
OpenGL Support	OpenGL 1.1

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

Why It Mattered

Voodoo2 extended the original 3dfx accelerator model with higher performance and support for SLI-style dual-card configurations. Exact memory size matters because 8 MB and 12 MB boards are distinct collector and compatibility targets.

Known Issues

Imported from a derived specification index. Verify exact board behavior, driver support, pass-through cables, and Glide or MiniGL compatibility against primary manuals and period reviews before relying on this entry for buying or repair decisions.

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Diamond Monster3D-2 Voodoo2

Review of the 3dfx Voodoo2.

Sources

Sources reviewed: 2026-06-29

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Data confidence and source status

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

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Why It Mattered

Known Issues

Diamond Monster3D-2 Voodoo2

Voodoo2 12 MB

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Voodoo Banshee AGP 16 MB

Voodoo Banshee PCI 16 MB

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