Processor
| Processor frequency |
550 MHz |
| Graphics processor family |
NVIDIA |
| CUDA |
Y |
Performance
| Fill rate |
30.8 billion texels/sec |
| DirectX version |
10 |
| OpenGL version |
3.0 |
| PhysX |
Y |
| HDCP |
Y |
Memory
| Graphics adapter memory type |
GDDR3 |
| Memory bus |
256 bit |
| Memory clock speed |
1375 MHz |
| Discrete graphics adapter memory |
1 GB |
Ports & interfaces
| Interface type |
PCI Express 2.0 |
| DVI-I ports quantity |
2 |
System requirements
| Minimum hard disk space |
50 MB |
| Minimum RAM |
512 MB |
| Minimum processor |
Intel Pentium 4, AMD Athlon XP+ |
Additionally
| Graphics controller |
GeForce 9800 GT |
| Dual-link DVI |
Y |
GeForce 9800 GT EE, 1024MB GDDR3, 550 MHz, 256-bit, PCIe 2.0, Dual DVI
NVIDIA® Unified Architecture
Fully unified shader core dynamically allocates processing power to geometry, vertex, physics, or pixel shading operations, delivering up to 2x the gaming performance of prior generation GPUs.
Full Microsoft® DirectX® 10 Support
DirectX 10 GPU with full Shader Model 4.0 support delivers unparalleled levels of graphics realism and film-quality effects.
NVIDIA® SLI® Technologyii
Delivers up to 2x the performance of a single GPU configuration for unequaled gaming experiences by allowing two graphics cards to run in parallel. The musthave feature for performance PCI Express® graphics, SLI dramatically scales performance on today’s hottest games.
NVIDIA PhysX™ Technology
GeForce GPU support for NVIDIA PhysX technology, enabling a totally new class of physical gaming interaction for a more dynamic and realistic experience with GeForce.
NVIDIA CUDA™ Technologyi
CUDA technology unlocks the power of the GPU’s processor cores to accelerate the most demanding system tasks - such as video transcoding - delivering incredible performance improvements over traditional CPUs.
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.
GigaThread™ Technology
Massively multi-threaded architecture supports thousands of independent, simultaneous threads, providing extreme processing efficiency in advanced, next generation shader programs.
NVIDIA® Lumenex™ Engine
Delivers stunning image quality and floating point accuracy at ultra-fast frame rates.
16x Anti-aliasing Technology
Lightning fast, high-quality anti-aliasing at up to 16x sample rates obliterates jagged edges.
128-bit floating point High Dynamic-Range (HDR) Lighting
Twice the precision of prior generations for incredibly realistic lighting effects—now with support for antialiasing.
OpenGL® 3.0 Optimization and Support
Provides top-notch compatibility and performance for OpenGL applications.
Dual Dual-link DVI Support
Able to drive the industry’s largest and highest resolution flat-panel displays up to 2560x1600 and with support for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP).
NVIDIA® PureVideo® HD Technologyiv
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.
Discrete, Programmable Video Processor
NVIDIA PureVideo is a discrete programmable processing core in NVIDIA GPUs that provides superb picture quality and ultra-smooth movies with 100% offload of H.264 video decoding from the CPU and significantly reduced power consumption.
Dual-stream Hardware Acceleration
Supports picture-in-picture content for the ultimate interactive Blu-ray and HD DVD movie experience.
Dynamic Contrast Enhancement & Color Stretch
Provides post-processing and optimization of High Definition movies on a scene by scene basis for spectacular picture clarity.
NVIDIA SLI® Multi-Monitor support
Switch seamlessly between multi-display desktop mode and full screen 3D gaming with SLI. And enjoy full multi-GPU support for dual-display capable 3D games such as World in Conflict, Supreme Commander Forged Alliance, and Flight Simulator X.
