ATI Radeon 7000 Mac Edition

The ATI Radeon 7000 Mac Edition is an AMD-manufactured graphics card built on the RV100 chip with the Rage 6 architecture, belonging to the Radeon R100 generation. Fabricated on a 180 nm TSMC process, it integrates 30 million transistors on an 80 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 375.0K per mm². The card ships with 32 MB of DDR memory on a 64-bit bus, providing 2.928 GB/s of bandwidth. It is an end-of-life product released on March 13, 2004, and sits at the 50th percentile of all GPUs in the database, though its average benchmark score is 0, indicating no synthetic test data was captured.

Benchmark Performance

The benchmark array for this card is empty, so no synthetic scores exist to compare directly. The average benchmark score of 0 and the 50th percentile placement are the only database-level metrics available. The 50th percentile indicates that this card sits exactly at the median of all GPUs ever cataloged, meaning half of all entries perform better and half perform worse. This is a remarkably central position, though it must be interpreted with caution because the zero average score suggests the card was never subjected to the standard benchmark suite.

The theoretical fill rates provide the only quantitative performance indicators. The pixel rate is 183.0 MPixel/s, derived from the single ROP operating at the memory clock of 183 MHz. The texture rate is 549.0 MTexel/s, calculated from the 3 TMUs at the same clock. These figures are extremely modest by any modern standard, but they are consistent with the early 2000s design. The memory subsystem runs at 183 MHz with an effective data rate of 366 Mbps, and the 64-bit bus yields 2.928 GB/s of bandwidth. This bandwidth is the primary constraint for the fill rates, as the 32 MB frame buffer can be filled quickly at low resolutions but will bottleneck at higher settings.

The 3 TMUs and 1 ROP configuration is a clear indicator of a low-throughput design. The texture rate is exactly three times the pixel rate, which is a direct consequence of the TMU-to-ROP ratio. This means the card can fetch and filter textures at a rate that outstrips its ability to write pixels, a common trait in entry-level parts of that generation. The 50th percentile placement suggests that, in the historical context of the database, this card was an average performer, but the lack of benchmark data means the theoretical rates are the only defensible numbers.

Ray Tracing and Feature Set

The card has no RT cores and no tensor cores, as both fields are null in the specification. This is entirely expected for the Rage 6 architecture, which predates hardware ray tracing by many years. The absence of these dedicated units means the card cannot accelerate ray-traced lighting or AI-based features like DLSS. The API support is limited to DirectX 7.0 and OpenGL 1.3, with no Vulkan support. These APIs are from the late 1990s and early 2000s, restricting the card to software that targets those legacy interfaces.

The display outputs consist of 1x DVI, 1x VGA, and 1x S-Video, covering both digital and analog connections. The bus interface is AGP 4x, which was a common expansion slot for that era. The card uses a single-slot form factor and requires no external power connectors, drawing a TDP of 23 W. The suggested power supply is 200 W, which is a low requirement and indicates the card is designed for basic systems. The lack of Vulkan and modern DirectX means the feature set is frozen at the turn of the millennium, with no path to modern graphics features.

How It Compares

The nearestRivals list is empty, so no direct percentage comparisons to other specific GPUs can be made. The card's position in the database is defined solely by its 50th percentile ranking and its own specifications. Its predecessor is the Rage 6, and its successor is the Radeon R200, placing it in the middle of the Radeon R100 family line. The transistor count of 30 million and die size of 80 mm² give a density of 375.0K per mm², which is a useful metric for comparing manufacturing efficiency.

The 23 W TDP and 200 W suggested PSU place the card firmly in the low-power segment. The single-slot design and lack of power connectors reinforce this positioning. The 64-bit memory bus and 32 MB capacity are modest, and the 2.928 GB/s bandwidth is a limiting factor for any demanding workload. Without rival data, the analysis must rely on the absolute numbers: the pixel rate of 183.0 MPixel/s and texture rate of 549.0 MTexel/s are the definitive performance ceilings. The 50th percentile ranking is the only comparative anchor, and it suggests the card was neither a high-end nor a low-end part, but rather a median offering in the database's historical context.

Who Should Consider It

This card is appropriate for users with legacy Mac systems that require a basic AGP 4x display adapter. The 32 MB of DDR memory and 64-bit bus are sufficient for low-resolution 2D desktop work and early 3D applications that were designed for DirectX 7.0 or OpenGL 1.3. The 183.0 MPixel/s pixel rate and 549.0 MTexel/s texture rate allow for simple rendering tasks, such as basic window compositing or older games at reduced settings. The 23 W TDP means the card can be cooled passively or with a small heatsink, making it a quiet addition to an older system.

The 50th percentile placement suggests that, for its era, it was an average performer, but the lack of modern API support is a hard limitation. Users who need to run software that requires DirectX 8 or later, or any Vulkan-based application, will find this card incompatible. The 2.928 GB/s bandwidth will also become a bottleneck for any workload that exceeds the 32 MB frame buffer, such as high-resolution textures or large framebuffers. For users with a Mac from the early 2000s who need a simple display output, this card is adequate. For anyone seeking modern gaming or compute capabilities, the successor, the Radeon R200, would be a more appropriate choice, though it is also an older part.

FAQ

Q: What is the memory size of the ATI Radeon 7000 Mac Edition?

A: It has 32 MB of DDR memory.

Q: What is the memory bus width and bandwidth?

A: The bus width is 64 bit, and the bandwidth is 2.928 GB/s.

Q: What are the pixel and texture rates?

A: The pixel rate is 183.0 MPixel/s, and the texture rate is 549.0 MTexel/s.

Q: What is the TDP and suggested power supply?

A: The TDP is 23 W, and the suggested PSU is 200 W.

Q: Which APIs does it support?

A: It supports DirectX 7.0 and OpenGL 1.3, with no Vulkan support.

Q: When was it released and on what process node?

A: It was released on March 13, 2004, and is fabricated on a 180 nm TSMC process.