Nv40
05-19-03, 08:49 PM
the GeforceFx59900 non-ultra looks the best choice , only $399
and will have the same core/memory clocks as the Fx5900ultra.
the one in the reivew overclocks upto..->524/957Mhz Core/Mem Clock!! :)
256megs doesnt sems to do much in heavy games benchamrks i have seen..
http://www.vr-zone.com/reviews/NVIDIA/FX5900U/page11.htm
NVIDIA has addressed several issues with their NV30 and came out with NV35 barely 3 months later and i would say NVIDIA got it right this time. NV35 is built on NV30 architecture and it is interesting to note how different they are in terms of performance with just just several architecture enhancements. Unlike ATi's R300 and R350, we don't see a major boost in performance since R350 is just an enhanced version of the R300 architecture. I guess NVIDIA engineers had found several key performance limiting factors on NV30 core that are unable to fix through software means (Detonator driver) and quickly come out with NV35 to solve those issues. One of the key limiting factor is definitely the 128-bit memory interface that create a bottleneck on the memory especially with AA and AF enabled therefore the 256-bit memory bus is naturally the best solution for the NV35. Also the improved efficiency of the pixel shader units and better memory optimizations techniques allow NV35 to emerge much stronger.
There will be 3 productsto be built on NV35 core with highest performing GeForce FX 5900 Ultra stood at 450Mhz core clock and 850Mhz memory clock. The FX 5900 Ultra will be equipped with 256MB and priced at US$499 which offers a better value for performance over the Radeon 9800 Pro with 256MB since GeForce FX 5900 Ultra is clearly faster in most benchmarks with or without AA/AF enabled. There is a non-Ultra version that comes with 128MB with same core/memory clock as the Ultra and will be priced at US$399 as well and again it offers better value for performance than the current Radeon 9800 Pro with 128MB. The last and rather mysterious value edition of the NV35 with lower core/memory clock and 128MB of memory will be priced at US$299 and most probably it is targeted at Radeon 9800 with the same price line. For the high performance and enthusiasts segment, NVIDIA certainly offers a more superior range than ATi. Of course, ATi will counter back with an updated R360 core packed with more enhancements in the third quarter but will still be manufactured on the 0.15 micron process.
http://www.vr-zone.com/reviews/NVIDIA/FX5900U/page13.htm
and will have the same core/memory clocks as the Fx5900ultra.
the one in the reivew overclocks upto..->524/957Mhz Core/Mem Clock!! :)
256megs doesnt sems to do much in heavy games benchamrks i have seen..
http://www.vr-zone.com/reviews/NVIDIA/FX5900U/page11.htm
NVIDIA has addressed several issues with their NV30 and came out with NV35 barely 3 months later and i would say NVIDIA got it right this time. NV35 is built on NV30 architecture and it is interesting to note how different they are in terms of performance with just just several architecture enhancements. Unlike ATi's R300 and R350, we don't see a major boost in performance since R350 is just an enhanced version of the R300 architecture. I guess NVIDIA engineers had found several key performance limiting factors on NV30 core that are unable to fix through software means (Detonator driver) and quickly come out with NV35 to solve those issues. One of the key limiting factor is definitely the 128-bit memory interface that create a bottleneck on the memory especially with AA and AF enabled therefore the 256-bit memory bus is naturally the best solution for the NV35. Also the improved efficiency of the pixel shader units and better memory optimizations techniques allow NV35 to emerge much stronger.
There will be 3 productsto be built on NV35 core with highest performing GeForce FX 5900 Ultra stood at 450Mhz core clock and 850Mhz memory clock. The FX 5900 Ultra will be equipped with 256MB and priced at US$499 which offers a better value for performance over the Radeon 9800 Pro with 256MB since GeForce FX 5900 Ultra is clearly faster in most benchmarks with or without AA/AF enabled. There is a non-Ultra version that comes with 128MB with same core/memory clock as the Ultra and will be priced at US$399 as well and again it offers better value for performance than the current Radeon 9800 Pro with 128MB. The last and rather mysterious value edition of the NV35 with lower core/memory clock and 128MB of memory will be priced at US$299 and most probably it is targeted at Radeon 9800 with the same price line. For the high performance and enthusiasts segment, NVIDIA certainly offers a more superior range than ATi. Of course, ATi will counter back with an updated R360 core packed with more enhancements in the third quarter but will still be manufactured on the 0.15 micron process.
http://www.vr-zone.com/reviews/NVIDIA/FX5900U/page13.htm