GeForce 8600M GT Mac Edition

Laptop GPU

Tesla GeForce 8M (8000M)Laptop Desktop GDDR3 2007 Notebook OEM

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At a Glance

Entry Type: Laptop GPU
Architecture: Tesla
Series: GeForce 8M (8000M)
GPU Die: G84
Launch Date: 2007-10-05
CUDA Cores: 32
TMUs: 16
ROPs: 8
Memory: 512 MB GDDR3
Bus Width: 128-bit
TDP/TBP: 20 W
Interface: MXM-II
Data Confidence: Partial

GPU Specs

Identity
Entry Type	Laptop GPU
Official Name	NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT Mac Edition
GPU Codename	G84
Architecture	Tesla
Launch Date	2007-10-05
Market Segment Notes	Laptop in GeForce 8M (8000M)
Core Specs
GPU Die	G84
Chip Variant / Package	BGA-820
Process Node	TSMC 80 nm
Transistor Count	0.29 billion
Die Size	169 mm²
CUDA Cores	32
SM Count	4
TMUs	16
ROPs	8
Base Clock	470 MHz
Boost Clock	470 MHz
Pixel Fillrate	3.76 GP/s
Texture Fillrate	7.52 GT/s
FP32 Throughput	0.06 TFLOPS
Memory
Memory Size	512 MB
Memory Type	GDDR3
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Memory Clock	635 MHz
Memory Bandwidth	20.32 GB/s
L2 Cache	MB
Board and Display
TDP / TBP	20 W
Power Connectors	None
Interface	MXM-II
Slot Width	MXM Module
Board Partner Model	Reference or OEM specification
Reference Design	OEM design
Software
CUDA Compute Capability	1.1
Shader Model	4.0
DirectX Support	DirectX 10.0
OpenGL Support	OpenGL 3.3
OpenCL Support	OpenCL 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

GeForce 8600M GT Mac Edition is an NVIDIA GPU entry in the GeForce 8M (8000M) family. It is listed with Tesla architecture and G84 silicon.

Key reference data: 32 CUDA cores/shaders, 512 MB GDDR3 memory, 128-bit memory bus, 20 W board power class.

Laptop implementations can vary by OEM power limit, cooling, memory configuration, and driver package.

Why It Mattered

GeForce 8600M GT Mac Edition matters as a mobile GeForce 8M (8000M) implementation from the Tesla generation around 2007. Laptop GPU names often hide large differences in power limits, cooling, memory, and OEM firmware, so tracking the exact variant explains why similarly named systems can perform differently.

Collector Notes

For archival use, record the exact laptop or module model, OEM subsystem ID, TGP or power profile, memory size and type, VBIOS, cooling design, display mux or Optimus behavior, and driver package used by the system vendor.

Used-Market Caution

Do not buy a laptop by GPU name alone. Confirm the exact laptop model, TGP, memory configuration, charger, cooling condition, display mux, BIOS support, driver branch, battery health, and whether the GPU is soldered or part of a replaceable module.

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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Imported: spec-only imported entry pending editorial source review.
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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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