Voodoo4 4500 PCI

Voodoo Scalable Voodoo4 Desktop SDR 2000

Key Metrics

Architecture: Voodoo Scalable
Launch Date: 2000-10-13
Memory: 32 MB SDR
Memory Bandwidth: 2.656 GB/s
TDP/TBP: 15 W
Interface: PCI
Process Node: 250 nm

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GPU Specs

Identity
Entry Type	Reference GPU
Official Name	Voodoo4 4500 PCI
GPU Codename	VSA-100
Architecture	Voodoo Scalable
Launch Date	2000-10-13
Market Segment Notes	Desktop, Historical 3dfx
Core Specs
GPU Die	VSA-100
Process Node	250 nm
Transistor Count	0.014 billion
Die Size	112 mm²
Shader Processors	Not applicable
SM Count	Not applicable
TMUs	2
ROPs	2
Base Clock	166 MHz
Boost Clock	166 MHz
Pixel Fillrate	0.332 GP/s
Texture Fillrate	0.332 GT/s
Memory
Memory Size	32 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

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

Why It Mattered

Voodoo4 used the VSA-100 generation as 3dfx moved toward the Voodoo Scalable Architecture era. It is useful as a lower-end reference point beside the dual-chip Voodoo5 cards.

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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3Dfx Voodoo 4 4500 (October 2000)

Period documentation and review of the Voodoo4 4500.

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

3Dfx Voodoo 4 4500 (October 2000)

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CMP 100HX-210

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