NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GX2 Graphics Card

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Overview
Manufacturer
NVIDIA
Original Series
GeForce 9
Release Date
March 18th, 2008
Launch Price
$599
PCB Code
180-10791-0102
P/N Code
600-10791-0000
Board Model
NVIDIA P791
Graphics Processing Unit
GPU Model
2× G92-450 (G92)
Architecture
G90
Fabrication Process
65 nm
Die Size
2× 324 mm2
Transistors Count
2× 754M
Transistors Density
2.3M TRAN/mm2
Cores
2× 128 (256)
SM
2× 16 (32)
TPCs
2× 8 (16)
TMUs
2× 64 (128)
ROPs
2× 16 (32)
Clocks
Base Clock
600 MHz
Boost Clock
TBC MHz
Memory Clock
1000 MHz
Effective Memory Clock
2000 Mbps
Memory Configuration
Memory Size
2× 512 (1024) MB
Memory Type
GDDR3
Memory Bus Width
2× 256 (512)-bit
Memory Bandwidth
2× 64.0 (128) GB/s

Physical
Interface
PCI-Express 2.0 x16
Width
11.1 cm
Length
26.7 cm
Height
2-slot
Power Connectors
1× 8-pin, 1× 6-pin
TDP/TBP
197 W
Recommended PSU
580 W
Multi-GPU Support
4-way
Display Outputs
DVI-I DualLink
2 ×
HDMI
1 ×
API Support
DirectX
10.0
Vulkan
-
OpenGL
3.3
OpenCL
-

Performance
Pixel Fillrate
19.2 GPixels/s
Texture Fillrate
76.8 GTexel/s
Peak FP32
307.2 GFLOPS
FP32 Perf. per Watt
1.6 GFLOPS/W
FP32 Perf. per mm2
474 FLOPS/mm2




  Model nameBoostMemoryPowerCustom SeriesPopularity
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COLORFUL 9800 GX2 1GB R10 iGame 1× 8-pin, 1× 6-pin iGame
 
9%
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EVGA e- 9800 GX2 1GB
01G-P3-N891
1× 8-pin, 1× 6-pin
 
15%
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EVGA e- 9800 GX2 1GB
01G-P3-E891
1× 8-pin, 1× 6-pin
 
9%
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EVGA e- 9800 GX2 1GB Black Pearl
01G-P3-N897
1× 8-pin, 1× 6-pin HC (Hydro Cooper)
 
22%
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EVGA e- 9800 GX2 1GB Hydro Cooper 18
01G-P3-N899
1× 8-pin, 1× 6-pin HC (Hydro Cooper)
 
11%
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EVGA e- 9800 GX2 1GB KO
01G-P3-N895
1× 8-pin, 1× 6-pin KO
 
10%
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EVGA e- 9800 GX2 1GB KO
01G-P3-E895
1× 8-pin, 1× 6-pin KO
 
11%
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EVGA e- 9800 GX2 1GB SSC
01G-P3-N897
1× 8-pin, 1× 6-pin SSC (Super SuperClocked)
 
10%
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EVGA e- 9800 GX2 1GB SSC
01G-P3-E897
1× 8-pin, 1× 6-pin SSC (Super SuperClocked)
 
7%
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EVGA e- 9800 GX2 1GB Superclocked
01G-P3-N892
1× 8-pin, 1× 6-pin SC (SuperClocked)
 
8%
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EVGA e- 9800 GX2 1GB Superclocked
01G-P3-E892
1× 8-pin, 1× 6-pin SC (SuperClocked)
 
9%
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MSI 9800 GX2 1GB
N9800GX2-M2D1G
1× 8-pin, 1× 6-pin
 
100%
 ModelCoresBoost ClockMemory ClockMemory Config.
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NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GX2
 
256
-
 
2 Gbps
 
2 GB GD3 256b
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NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX+
 
128
-
 
2.2 Gbps
 
512 MB GD3 256b
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NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX
 
128
-
 
2.2 Gbps
 
512 MB GD3 256b
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NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT (65nm)
 
112
-
 
1.8 Gbps
 
512 MB GD3 256b
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NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT (55nm)
 
112
-
 
1.8 Gbps
 
512 MB GD3 256b
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NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GSO
 
96
-
 
1.6 Gbps
 
384 MB GD3 192b
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NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT
 
64
-
 
1.8 Gbps
 
512 MB GD3 256b
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NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT Green Edition
 
64
-
 
1.8 Gbps
 
512 MB GD3 256b
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NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GS
 
48
-
 
2 Gbps
 
768 MB D2 192b
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NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GSO 512
 
48
-
 
1.8 Gbps
 
512 MB GD3 256b
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NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT
 
32
-
 
1.6 Gbps
 
512 MB GD3 128b
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NVIDIA GeForce 9400 GT
 
16
-
 
800 Mbps
 
512 MB GD3 128b
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NVIDIA GeForce 9300 GS
 
8
-
 
666 Mbps
 
512 MB D2 64b
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NVIDIA GeForce 9300 GE
 
8
-
 
800 Mbps
 
256 MB D2 64b
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NVIDIA GeForce 9300 SE
 
8
-
 
800 Mbps
 
256 MB D2 64b
 ModelCoresBoost ClockMemory ClockMemory Config.
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NVIDIA Quadro PLEX 2100 D4
 
512
-
 
1.6 GB/s
 
16 GB GD3 256b
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NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GX2
 
256
-
 
2 GB/s
 
2 GB GD3 256b
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NVIDIA GeForce GTS 150
 
128
-
 
2 GB/s
 
1 GB GD3 256b
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NVIDIA Quadro FX 3800M
 
128
-
 
2 GB/s
 
1 GB GD3 256b
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285M
 
128
-
 
2 GB/s
 
1 GB GD3 256b
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M
 
128
-
 
1.9 GB/s
 
1 GB GD3 256b
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NVIDIA Quadro FX 3700M
 
128
-
 
1.6 GB/s
 
1 GB GD3 256b
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NVIDIA Quadro FX 4700 X2
 
128
-
 
1.6 GB/s
 
1 GB GD3 256b
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NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX
 
128
-
 
2.2 GB/s
 
512 MB GD3 256b
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NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 512
 
128
-
 
1.6 GB/s
 
512 MB GD3 256b
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M
 
112
-
 
3.8 GB/s
 
1 GB GD5 256b
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NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTX
 
112
-
 
1.6 GB/s
 
1 GB GD3 256b
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NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT
 
112
-
 
1.8 GB/s
 
512 MB GD3 256b
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NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT (65nm)
 
112
-
 
1.8 GB/s
 
512 MB GD3 256b
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NVIDIA GeForce 8700 GTS TBC TBC TBC TBC
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NVIDIA Quadro FX 3700
 
112
-
 
1.6 GB/s
 
512 MB GD3 256b
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NVIDIA Quadro FX 2800M
 
96
-
 
2 GB/s
 
1 GB GD3 256b
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NVIDIA GeForce 8800M GTX
 
96
-
 
1.6 GB/s
 
512 MB GD3 256b
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NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GT
 
96
-
 
1.6 GB/s
 
512 MB GD3 256b
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NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS
 
96
-
 
1.6 GB/s
 
384 MB GD3 192b
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NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GSO
 
96
-
 
1.6 GB/s
 
384 MB GD3 192b
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NVIDIA GeForce 8800M GTS
 
64
-
 
1.6 GB/s
 
512 MB GD3 256b
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NVIDIA Quadro FX 3600M
 
64
-
 
1.6 GB/s
 
512 MB GD3 256b

Overview

With two on-board GPUs, a GeForce® 9800 GX2-based graphics solution is bar-none the fastest graphics card available, and when paired with a 7 Series NVIDIA nForce® motherboard, creates the latest in a line of powerful NVIDIA gaming platforms. Be blown away by scorching frame rates, true-to-life extreme HD gaming, and picture-perfect Blu-ray and HD DVD movies.

Features

PCI Express 2.0 Support
Designed for the new PCI Express 2.0 bus architecture offering the highest data transfer speeds for the most bandwidth-hungry games and 3D applications, while maintaining backwards compatibility with existing PCI Express motherboards for the broadest support.

NVIDIA® PureVideo® HD Technology1
The combination of high-definition video decode acceleration and post-processing that delivers unprecedented picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for movies and video.

Dynamic Contrast Enhancement & Color Stretch
Provides post-processing and optimization of High Definition movies on a scene-by-scene basis for spectacular picture clarity.

HDMI Output
Integrated HDMI™ connector enables sending both high-definition video and audio signals to an HDTV via a single cable.

NVIDIA HybridPower™ Technology2
Lets you switch from the GeForce 9800 GX2 graphics card to the motherboard GeForce GPU when running non graphically-intensive applications for a silent, low power PC experience.

Quad NVIDIA SLI® Technology3
Industry leading Quad NVIDIA SLI technology offers amazing performance scaling by implementing 4-way AFR (Alternate Frame Rendering), for the world’s fastest gaming solution under Windows Vista with solid, state-of-the-art drivers.

Enthusiast System Architecture
The new ESA-enabled NVIDIA control panel provides a state-of-the-art interface for performance tuning and monitoring of your GeForce 9800 GX2-based graphics card on NVIDIA nForce 790i platforms.

1 – Feature requires supported video software. Features may vary by product.
2 – Requires NVIDIA HybridPower™- enabled motherboard.
3 – NVIDIA SLI certified versions of GeForce PCI Express GPUs only. A GeForce 9800 GX2 must be paired with another GeForce 9800 GX2, regardless of graphics card manufacturer.

NVIDIA Introduces Fastest GeForce Platforms Ever—Optimized For Gaming PCs

New GeForce 9-Series GPUs, NVIDIA nForce 790i-Series MCPs, and NVIDIA SLI Multi-GPU Technology Reinvigorate the PC Market with Best Performance, Power, and Price

SANTA CLARA, CA—APRIL 10, 2008—NVIDIA Corporation (Nasdaq: NVDA) continues to address the global demand for better visual experiences on the PC with the recent market introduction of a series of new powerful graphics processing units (GPUs) and media and communications processors (MCPs) that unleash consumers’ creativity and self-expression. The new NVIDIA GeForce® and NVIDIA nForce® products, including the new GeForce® 9800 GX2, GeForce 9800 GTX, GeForce 9600 GT GPUs, along with the nForce 790i Ultra SLI® media and communications processor (MCP), enable consumers to optimize their PCs for drastically improved performance with the latest operating systems, photo applications, mapping software, games, and HD movies. Considered one of, if not the most important processors inside the PC, the NVIDIA GPU, in combination with an NVIDIA MCP, provides consumers with untold choices for building completely flexible, scalable, and high-definition entertainment platforms, driving visual computing capabilities to new heights.

With the recent launch of the GeForce 9800 GX2 GPU, NVIDIA has once again engineered the world’s fastest graphics solutioni, designed for running today’s graphically-intensive games, 3D applications, and HD movies at extreme resolutions. With more than 256 processing cores on a single board, the GeForce 9800 GX2 GPU is up to 60 percent faster than the closest competitor, and is available today with a suggested retail MSRP of $599.00 USD. By pairing two GeForce 9800 GX2 GPU-based add-in cards with NVIDIA SLI technology users can take advantage of NVIDIA Quad SLI technology for Windows Vista and experience unprecedented performance with the highest detail and resolutions possible in today’s most demanding games and applications.

“It’s becoming obvious that the GPU is the main purchasing decision that our customers are making when purchasing a new PC. As a result, for some time now NVIDIA GPUs and MCPs have been the engines driving our flagship PCs,” said Kelt Reeves, president and CEO of Falcon Northwest. “With the new GeForce 9800GX2, the introduction of Quad SLI for Vista, and the nForce 790i platform to run them on, NVIDIA has once again provided us with some serious new armament in the fight for smoother frame rates.”

In addition to the GeForce 9800 GX2 GPU, NVIDIA recently introduced the GeForce 9800 GTX GPU which features 128 processor cores and provides consumers with the best bang for the buck in the $299-349 price range. The GeForce 9800 GTX GPU supports both 2-Way and 3-Way SLI technology, delivering the industry’s most flexible and scalable multi-GPU solution. And with the GeForce 9600 GT GPU, immersive gaming with incredible graphics is now within the reach and budget of PC gamers for less than $199 USD.

The ultimate foundation for all NVIDIA GeForce 9 Series GPUs is a new motherboard based on the new NVIDIA nForce 790i Ultra SLI MCP, which is the industry’s most overclockable platform for Intel processors. Designed for current and next-generation Intel CPUs, including those that support a 1600MHz frontside bus (FSB), the nForce 790i Ultra SLI MCP supports high-performance DDR3 memory, PCI Express Gen 2.0, and the new Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) communications protocol for the real-time monitoring and control of PC components. Already deemed “one of the fastest gaming platforms ever tested,”ii the nForce 790i Ultra SLI MCP is also certified to run 2-Way, 3-Way, and Quad SLI GPU configurations. nForce 790i Ultra SLI MCP-based motherboards are available now with a MSRP of $300+ USD.

“Since the start of the year, we have been committed to introducing products that not only set the bar for performance and scalability, but also deliver the ultimate visual computing experience,” said Ujesh Desai, general manager of GeForce desktop GPU business at NVIDIA. “Consumers buying a new PC or those who want to build one from scratch know that the key to the best visual computing experience starts with the GPU. With our new products and the support of our partners worldwide, 2008 marks the beginning of the visual computing revolution and solidifies the GPU’s position as the most important processor inside the PC.”

NVIDIA GeForce 9 Series GPUs are available now from global leading add-in card partners including: Albatron, ASUS, BFG, ECS, EVGA, Gainward, Galaxy, Gigabyte, Innovision, Leadtek, MSI, Sparkle, Palit, PC Partner/Zotac, PNY, Point of View, XFX, and Zogis.

Motherboards featuring the NVIDIA nForce 790i Series MCPs are available now from global leading motherboard manufacturers including: ASUS, DFI, EVGA, Foxconn, Gigabyte, MSI, PC Partner, and XFX.

About NVIDIA

NVIDIA is the world leader in visual computing technologies and the inventor of the GPU, a high-performance processor which generates breathtaking, interactive graphics on workstations, personal computers, game consoles, and mobile devices. NVIDIA serves the entertainment and consumer market with its GeForce® graphics products, the professional design and visualization market with its Quadro® graphics products, and the high-performance computing market with its Tesla™ computing solutions products. NVIDIA is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif. and has offices throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas. For more information, visit www.nvidia.com.

iWeighted average score based on the benchmarking of GeForce 9800 GX2 against AMD Radeon 3870 X2 across 14 PC games, with resolutions up to 2500×1600, including: Company of Heroes, World in Conflict, Call of Duty 4, Crysis, Unreal Tournament, Fear, Bioshock, ET Quake Wars, Half Life 2 Episode Two, Oblivion, Prey, Clive Barker’s Jericho, Dirt, and Rainbow Six Vegas.
iiAs reviewed on Anandtech.com on March 18, 2008 at: http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?i=3265

Certain statements in this press release including, but not limited to, statements as to: the benefits, features, power, performance, capabilities, availability and pricing of the GeForce 9800 GX2 GPU, GeForce 9800 GTX GPU, GeForce 9600 GT GPU, the nForce 790i Ultra SLI MCP, two-way, three-way, and the Quad SLI Multi-GPU, and NVIDIA QuadSLI for Windows Vista; gamers’ preferences; the importance of the GPU to consumers and to visual computing, are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause results to be materially different than expectations. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include: delays in ramping new products into production; our reliance on third parties to manufacture, assemble and test our products; development of faster or more efficient GPUs or MCPs at the same price point; unexpected loss of performance of our products when integrated into PCs; the impact of technological development and competition; changes in consumer preferences and demands; customer adoption of competitor’s products; manufacturing or software defects; changes in industry standards and interfaces as well as other factors detailed from time to time in the reports NVIDIA files with the Securities and Exchange Commission including its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 27, 2008. Copies of reports filed with the SEC are posted on our website and are available from NVIDIA without charge. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and speak only as of the date hereof, and, except as required by law, NVIDIA disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.