Voodoo3 3000 PCI

Reference GPU

Voodoo Voodoo3 Desktop Desktop SDR 1999

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At a Glance

Entry Type: Reference GPU
Architecture: Voodoo
Series: Voodoo3
GPU Die: Avenger
Launch Date: 1999-04-03
TMUs: 2
ROPs: 1
Memory: 16 MB SDR
Bus Width: 128-bit
TDP/TBP: 15 W
Rec. PSU: 200 W
Interface: PCI
Data Confidence: Partial

GPU Specs

Identity
Entry Type	Reference GPU
Official Name	Voodoo3 3000 PCI
GPU Codename	Avenger
Architecture	Voodoo
Launch Date	1999-04-03
Market Segment Notes	Desktop, Historical 3dfx
Core Specs
GPU Die	Avenger
Process Node	250 nm
Transistor Count	0.002 billion
Die Size	74 mm²
Shader Processors	0
SM Count	0
TMUs	2
ROPs	1
Base Clock	166 MHz
Boost Clock	166 MHz
Pixel Fillrate	0.166 GP/s
Texture Fillrate	0.332 GT/s
Memory
Memory Size	16 MB
Memory Type	SDR
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Memory Clock	166 MHz
Memory Bandwidth	2.656 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

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Why It Mattered

Voodoo3 combined 2D and 3D output in a mature 3dfx consumer card family. Tracking the exact clock, bus, and TV or PCI variants helps distinguish common retro-PC cards from rarer board configurations.

Collector Notes

For archival use, record board vendor, PCB revision, bus type, memory chips, BIOS label, pass-through cable or TV tuner accessories, display outputs, and photos of both sides of the card.

Used-Market Caution

Before buying used, confirm the exact card variant, PCI or AGP compatibility, pass-through cable needs for dedicated 3D accelerators, capacitor condition, output condition, and tested operation in a period-correct system.

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.

SourcesPartial

Sources reviewed: 2026-06-29

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Data confidence and source status

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Collector Notes

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Known Issues

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