Tegra 3 GPU

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VLIW Vec4 Tegra Embedded SoC DDR3 2011

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At a Glance

Entry Type: Other
Architecture: VLIW Vec4
Series: Tegra
GPU Die: Kal-El
Launch Date: 2011-11-09
TMUs: 8
ROPs: 8
Memory: 256 MB DDR3
Bus Width: 32-bit
TDP/TBP: 20 W
Interface: IGP
Data Confidence: Partial

GPU Specs

Identity
Entry Type	Other
Official Name	NVIDIA Tegra 3 GPU
GPU Codename	Kal-El
Architecture	VLIW Vec4
Launch Date	2011-11-09
Market Segment Notes	Embedded, SoC in Tegra
Core Specs
GPU Die	Kal-El
Process Node	TSMC 40 nm
Transistor Count	0.01 billion
Die Size	80 mm²
CUDA Cores	0
SM Count	0
TMUs	8
ROPs	8
Base Clock	416 MHz
Boost Clock	520 MHz
Pixel Fillrate	4.16 GP/s
Texture Fillrate	4.16 GT/s
Memory
Memory Size	256 MB
Memory Type	DDR3
Memory Bus Width	32-bit
Memory Clock	667 MHz
Memory Bandwidth	5.34 GB/s
Board and Display
TDP / TBP	20 W
Interface	IGP
Slot Width	IGP
Board Partner Model	Reference or OEM specification
Reference Design	OEM design
Software
OpenGL Support	OpenGL 2.0
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

Tegra 3 GPU is an NVIDIA GPU entry in the Tegra family. It is listed with VLIW Vec4 architecture and Kal-El silicon.

Key reference data: 256 MB DDR3 memory, 32-bit memory bus, 20 W board power class.

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

Why It Mattered

Tegra 3 GPU matters as an NVIDIA SoC or embedded platform entry rather than a removable graphics card. Its value is tied to the host board, memory, firmware stack, I/O, and software ecosystem, so exact platform identification is more useful than a broad GPU-family label.

Collector Notes

For archival use, record the full device or module name, carrier board, module revision, memory and storage configuration, firmware or JetPack image, power supply, cooling hardware, and exposed display, camera, and I/O connectors.

Used-Market Caution

Before buying used, prefer a complete tested kit. Confirm carrier-board compatibility, power supply, cooling, firmware access, eMMC or boot-media health, included antennas or cables, and whether the board is locked to an OEM image.

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

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Independent reference sources

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Derived datasets and spec dumps

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Overview

Why It Mattered

Collector Notes

Used-Market Caution

Known Issues

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