GeForce Go 7900 GS

Laptop GPU

Curie GeForce Go Series Laptop Laptop GDDR3 2006 Notebook OEM

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At a Glance

Entry Type: Laptop GPU
Architecture: Curie
Series: GeForce Go Series
GPU Die: G71
Launch Date: 2006-04-18
TMUs: 20
ROPs: 16
Memory: 256 MB GDDR3
Bus Width: 256-bit
TDP/TBP: 20 W
Interface: MXM-II
Data Confidence: Partial

GPU Specs

Identity
Entry Type	Laptop GPU
Official Name	NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GS
GPU Codename	G71
Architecture	Curie
Launch Date	2006-04-18
Market Segment Notes	Laptop in GeForce Go Series
Core Specs
GPU Die	G71
Process Node	TSMC 90 nm
Transistor Count	0.28 billion
Die Size	196 mm²
CUDA Cores	0
SM Count	0
TMUs	20
ROPs	16
Base Clock	375 MHz
Boost Clock	375 MHz
Pixel Fillrate	6 GP/s
Texture Fillrate	7.5 GT/s
Memory
Memory Size	256 MB
Memory Type	GDDR3
Memory Bus Width	256-bit
Memory Clock	500 MHz
Memory Bandwidth	32 GB/s
Board and Display
TDP / TBP	20 W
Interface	MXM-II
Slot Width	MXM Module
Board Partner Model	Reference or OEM specification
Reference Design	OEM design
Software
Shader Model	3.0
DirectX Support	DirectX 9.3
OpenGL Support	OpenGL 2.1
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 Go 7900 GS is an NVIDIA GPU entry in the GeForce Go Series family. It is listed with Curie architecture and G71 silicon.

Key reference data: 256 MB GDDR3 memory, 256-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 Go 7900 GS matters as a mobile GeForce Go Series implementation from the Curie generation around 2006. 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

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

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Imported: spec-only imported entry pending editorial source review.
Needs source review: narrative notes are incomplete until reviewed.

Independent reference sources

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

Derived datasets and spec dumps

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Overview

Why It Mattered

Collector Notes

Used-Market Caution

Known Issues

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