/?pid=2451

Updated:02:12 PM EDT Sep 11


this is ggmania.com subsite Nvidia GF8600/8500/8300 details revealed - TechAmok

Nvidia GF8600/8500/8300 details revealed - [hardware]
11:14 AM EDT - Apr,12 2007 - post a comment

TheInquirer has published details on Nvidia GF8600/8500/8300 upcoming cards. In a nutshell, G84 has 32 scalar shaders, G86 has only 16 :] It will be interesting to see how Nvidia's simplistic, but highly effective scalar design cope with less, but more complex vector units hidden inside R610/630/600/650 chips.
  • G84-400/403/405 a.k.a. GeForce 8600GTS  comes at a default clock of 675MHz for the GPU and 1GHz DDR (2GHz) for GDDR-3 memory. The GPU consists of 289 million transistors, putting it right in G71, or 7900 territory. These 289 million transistors are spent on 32 Scalar Shader units clocked at 1.45GHz each. Power draw with default clock should not exceed 71 Watts, but theoretical headroom is 125-150W (45-75W from PCIe slot, 75W from 6-pin PCIe power connector), hence the overclocking competition between the companies.
  • G84-300/303/305 a.k.a. GeForce 8600GT comes with a near-identical GPU, but the clock is different. Thirty-two Scalar Shader units work at 1.18GHz, while the rest of the GPU works at 500/550/600 MHz. Video memory is GDDR-3 and it will be clocked at 700MHz DDR, (1.4 GHz). Power consumption is 43 Watts, only three Watts more than 8500GT (but overclocking is limited by the stable power your motherboard can provide).
  • G86-300/303/305 a.k.a. GeForce 8500GT is basically half a G84 chip. This el'cheapola packs only 16 Scalar Shaders in 210 million trannies, which does not bode well for performance in shader-intensive applications. The market will decide is this enough. Shader units are clocked at 900MHz, while the rest of the chip is set to work at either 450, 500 or even 600MHz, with this last being the most used option. Video memory is your typical DDR2 system memory, regular PC2-6400 (DDR2-800) memory chips.
  • G86-303/305 a.k.a. GeForce 8300GT is the only product not launching on April 17th. This product is set for introduction after AMD launches its R(V)630 chip, and it is the same chip as one on the 8500GT board. So the GeForce 8300 will pack 16 Scalar shaders as well (unless nV disables them in drivers, but hardware-wise we are talking about the same chip). But, this chip will be placed on 7300 PCBs, meaning we have a case of castration. Yes, the 8300GT and GS will feature a 64-bit memory interface, so you can guess what the performance will be. This baby is packed with either 128MB or 256MB of DDR2 memory, again PC2-6400 or something slower. Power envelope is around 35W, but this depends on the final clock. Nvidia did not set the clock yet, because it awaits performance results from AMD's own chips.


Add your comment (free registrationrequired)

Short overview of recent news articles

Sep,11 2025 What’s the AMD Alternative to an RTX 5070?
Sep,10 2025 Apple got my wife, they might get me next...
Sep,09 2025 Which Phone Has The Fastest Wi-Fi 7?
Sep,09 2025 Apple Event - September 9
Sep,08 2025 Ferrari F430 *MANUAL* with TUBI EXHAUST SCREAMING on the AUTOBAHN!
Sep,08 2025 AMD Adrenalin 25.9.1 Driver
Sep,08 2025 Google Brings AI Text Tools to its Keyboard
Sep,06 2025 The Fastest Lap In F1 History: Max Verstappen's Pole Lap | 2025
Sep,06 2025 You can't download and install Windows 11 25H2 yet as Microsoft
Sep,04 2025 A House of Dynamite - Official Teaser (2025) Rebecca Ferguson, Greta
Sep,04 2025 RTX 5060 Ti 16GB + Ryzen 5 5600 : Test in 17 Games
Sep,02 2025 BUGONIA Trailer 2 (2025) Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons
Sep,02 2025 Huawei unveils world-leading AI supercharged hard drive to power
Sep,01 2025 AM4 Lives: AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D CPU Review & Benchmarks
Aug,29 2025 I was wrong, iPhone IS better than Android...- 30 Day iPhone
Aug,29 2025 303KM/H BMW X5 M50i GPOWER SOUNDS LIKE THUNDER
Aug,29 2025 NVIDIA GeForce 581.15 WHQL drivers
Aug,28 2025 Apple Intelligence vs Galaxy AI / Google Pixel AI / Xiaomi HyperAI -
Aug,28 2025 The Woman in Cabin 10 - Official Trailer
Aug,28 2025 YANGWANG U9 Breaks Global EV Top Speed Record
Aug,26 2025 AMD B850 Motherboard Roundup: Sub $200 Models
Aug,25 2025 Gamers Nexus: Our Channel Could Be Deleted
Aug,24 2025 2025 Audi A5 E-Hybrid 299HP "250KMH is back!!" // REVIEW on
Aug,23 2025 I Can't Stop You From Buying This... But I'll Try - GeForce RTX
Aug,23 2025 NVIDIA GeForce 581.08 WHQL Driver
Aug,21 2025 Murcielago with flames chasing an F1 car on highway (2025)
Aug,18 2025 Windows 11 24H2 Security Update Causes SSD/HDD Failures and
Aug,17 2025 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 - Tips, Tricks & Hidden Features!
Aug,17 2025 500Hz OLEDs are Awesome - Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q5P Review
Aug,17 2025 They Said my Gaming & Badminton Club Would Never OPEN!
Aug,13 2025 NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready 580.97 WHQL Driver
Aug,13 2025 When your Bro needs a new computer...
Aug,12 2025 WhatsApp's latest update is a huge "convenience" for group chats
Aug,12 2025 COLLAPSE: Intel is Falling Apart
Aug,11 2025 Useless or Genius: NVMe SSD Coolers
Aug,11 2025 2025 NEW! Audi A6 3.0 TFSI - BETTER than BMW 5? /
Aug,10 2025 Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs. 9800X3D, Battlefield 6 Open Beta Benchmark
Aug,10 2025 How to Enter BIOS from Windows Using CMD | Easiest Method (No Key
Aug,09 2025 Battlefield 6 Open Beta Benchmark: 9800X3D vs. 9700X vs. 265K
Aug,09 2025 WhatsApp finally adds a useful photo feature for Android users
>> News Archive <<

TechAmok - Privacy Policy        loading time:0.01secs