Performance
| DirectX version |
9.0 |
| Shader model version |
2.0b |
| PhysX |
N |
| TV tuner integrated |
N |
| HDCP |
N |
Memory
| Memory bus |
128 bit |
| Memory clock speed |
400 MHz |
Other features
| HDMI |
Y |
| Mac compatibility |
N |
Ports & interfaces
| Interface type |
AGP 8x |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
1 |
9600 pro, 256 MB DDR, 400 MHz, 200 MHz x 2, 128 bit, AGP 8x, VGA/DVI/HDMI
GET IN THE GAME
Imerse yourself in a world of cinematic quality that overpowers benchmarks and installs you right in the action. With four independent rendering pipelines and support for the AGP 8X standard, RADEON 9600 Series brings the most detailed 3D worlds to life with highly programmable cinematic shaders, geometry and texture engines.
Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Support
RADEON 9600 Series offers full support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0 and OpenGL functionality, the standard bearing APIs for the nextgeneration of bleeding-edge games. From casual enthusiasts to Deathmatch champions, RADEON 9600 players will benefit from improved interactivity, optimized 3D graphics and DirectPlay features of Microsoft DirectX 9.0 that advance the multiplayer experience.
Redefining Realism
SMARTSHADER 2.0 technology sets a new standard for visual realism with 128-bit full floating point precision that brings hyperrealistic imagery to the screen with billions of color variations. SMOOTHVISION 2.1 technology ensures 3D delivery with the sharpest, clearest picture quality, while FULLSTREAM removes blocky artifacts from streaming Internet video to deliver smoother looking, higher quality online content.
Extra Life
RADEON 9600 family’s architecture is stable, reliable and represents the industry’s only cinematic Visual Processing Unit (VPU) in its 2nd generation. Years of research, engineering and the consistent integration of new, backwards-compatible technologies like Microsoft DirectX 9.0 have ensured that ATI remains the leader in graphics technology for gaming entertainment.
