GeForce 8800 GTX

Reference GPU

Tesla GeForce 8 Series Desktop Desktop GDDR3 2006 NVIDIA

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At a Glance

Entry Type: Reference GPU
Architecture: Tesla
Series: GeForce 8 Series
GPU Die: G80
Launch Date: 2006-11-08
CUDA Cores: 128
TMUs: 32
ROPs: 24
Memory: 768 MB GDDR3
Bus Width: 384-bit
TDP/TBP: 155 W
Rec. PSU: 450 W
Interface: PCIe 1.0 x16
Data Confidence: Partial

GPU Specs

Identity
Entry Type	Reference GPU
Official Name	NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX
GPU Codename	G80
Architecture	Tesla
Launch Date	2006-11-08
Market Segment Notes	Desktop in GeForce 8 Series
Core Specs
GPU Die	G80
Chip Variant / Package	BGA-1449
Process Node	TSMC 90 nm
Transistor Count	0.68 billion
Die Size	484 mm²
CUDA Cores	128
SM Count	16
TMUs	32
ROPs	24
Base Clock	576 MHz
Boost Clock	576 MHz
Pixel Fillrate	13.82 GP/s
Texture Fillrate	36.86 GT/s
FP32 Throughput	0.35 TFLOPS
Memory
Memory Size	768 MB
Memory Type	GDDR3
Memory Bus Width	384-bit
Memory Clock	900 MHz
Memory Bandwidth	86.4 GB/s
L2 Cache	MB
Board and Display
TDP / TBP	155 W
Recommended PSU	450 W
Power Connectors	2x 6-pin
Interface	PCIe 1.0 x16
Display Outputs	2x DVI, 1x S-Video
Slot Width	Dual-slot, 270 mm length
Card Length	270 mm
Board Partner Model	Reference or OEM specification
Reference Design	NVIDIA reference design
Board Partner Notes	Exact retail board models can differ in cooler, PCB, clocks, display outputs, BIOS behavior, and power connector layout.
Software
CUDA Compute Capability	1.0
Shader Model	4.0
DirectX Support	DirectX 10.0
OpenGL Support	OpenGL 3.3
OpenCL Support	OpenCL 1.0
Driver Branch Notes	Driver/platform notes should document DirectX 10-era support, final driver branches, and operating-system support only from NVIDIA driver pages or release notes.
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 8800 GTX is an NVIDIA GPU entry in the GeForce 8 Series family. It is listed with Tesla architecture and G80 silicon.

Key reference data: 128 CUDA cores/shaders, 768 MB GDDR3 memory, 384-bit memory bus, 155 W board power class.

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

Why It Mattered

GeForce 8800 GTX is a priority page because it anchors NVIDIA's GeForce 8 generation and the G80-era unified shader transition. NVIDIA's own technical brief describes the GPU as using 128 stream processors that could be dynamically allocated across graphics workloads.

Launch Context

Launch context should connect the card to the first GeForce 8 flagship coverage and DirectX 10-era expectations, but benchmark rankings should only be added after period reviews are checked.

Performance Context

Performance context needs period review data with methodology. Until then, avoid broad fastest/best claims and focus on source-backed architectural positioning.

Architecture Context

Architecture context should cover G80 and unified shader design using NVIDIA's GeForce 8800 architecture technical brief as the primary source.

Collector Relevance

For archival use, record the board vendor, PCB revision, bus type, memory chips and capacity, BIOS version, cooler or fan, display outputs, TV-out or DVI adapter cables, and photos of both sides of the card.

Used-Market Caution

Before buying used, confirm PCI or AGP voltage compatibility, required legacy driver and OS support, visible capacitor damage, fan noise, memory artifacts, missing breakout cables, and whether the card has been tested in period-correct hardware.

Variant Notes

Exact retail board models can differ in cooler, PCB, clocks, display outputs, BIOS behavior, and power connector layout.

Driver and Platform Notes

Driver/platform notes should document DirectX 10-era support, final driver branches, and operating-system support only from NVIDIA driver pages or release notes.

Check the current NVIDIA Linux driver branch, distribution packages, and kernel compatibility for this exact GPU.

Check the current NVIDIA driver branch and OEM support policy for this exact GPU.

Reviews1 review

Board-partner, reference-card, article, and video reviews that cover this GPU.

ArticleAnandTech

NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX Review

Launch review of the GeForce 8800 GTX.

SourcesPartial

Sources reviewed: 2026-06-21

This entry is still being source-checked.

Source Status

Source review pending. Treat narrative notes as incomplete until listed sources are reviewed.

Pending source review topics:

why it mattered
launch context
performance context
competitive context
driver and platform notes
variant notes

Data confidence and source status

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

Verified: core specifications and historical notes have been reviewed against listed sources.
Partial: core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.
Imported: spec-only imported entry pending editorial source review.
Needs source review: narrative notes are incomplete until reviewed.

Primary / manufacturer sources

NVIDIA, GeForce 8800 GPU Architecture Technical BriefPrimary architecture source for unified shader and stream processor details.Open source
HotHardware, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX and 8800 GTS: Unified PowerhousesPeriod review context; use for review-backed performance and platform notes.Open source

Independent reference sources

TechPowerUp GPU SpecsModel-level specification reference for this GPU entryOpen source

Derived datasets and spec dumps

RightNow GPU DatabaseOpen data inventory used for bulk normalization and cross-checking Derived/spec-dump source. Treat as a reference dataset, not independent historical verification.Open source

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