NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT AGP
NVIDIA graphics card specifications and benchmark scores
At a Glance
NVIDIANVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT AGP Specifications
GeForce 6600 GT AGP GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT AGP GPU core specifications define its raw processing power for graphics and compute workloads. Shading units (also called CUDA cores, stream processors, or execution units depending on manufacturer) handle the parallel calculations required for rendering. TMUs (Texture Mapping Units) process texture data, while ROPs (Render Output Units) handle final pixel output. Higher shader counts generally translate to better GPU benchmark performance, especially in demanding games and 3D applications.
6600 GT AGP Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the GeForce 6600 GT AGP's performance in GPU benchmarks and real-world gaming. The base clock represents the minimum guaranteed frequency, while the boost clock indicates peak performance under optimal thermal conditions. Memory clock speed affects texture loading and frame buffer operations. The GeForce 6600 GT AGP by NVIDIA dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
NVIDIA's GeForce 6600 GT AGP Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The GeForce 6600 GT AGP's memory capacity determines how well it handles high-resolution textures and multiple displays. Memory bandwidth, measured in GB/s, affects how quickly data moves between the GPU and VRAM. Higher bandwidth improves performance in memory-intensive scenarios like 4K gaming. The memory bus width and type (GDDR6, GDDR6X, HBM) significantly influence overall GPU benchmark scores.
6600 GT AGP Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT AGP against other graphics cards. FP32 (single-precision) performance, measured in TFLOPS, indicates compute capability for gaming and general GPU workloads. FP64 (double-precision) matters for scientific computing. Pixel and texture fill rates determine how quickly the GPU can render complex scenes. While real-world GPU benchmark results depend on many factors, these specifications help predict relative performance levels.
Curie Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT AGP is built on NVIDIA's Curie architecture, which defines how the GPU processes graphics and compute workloads. The manufacturing process node affects power efficiency, thermal characteristics, and maximum clock speeds. Smaller process nodes pack more transistors into the same die area, enabling higher performance per watt. Understanding the architecture helps predict how the 6600 GT AGP will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
NVIDIA's GeForce 6600 GT AGP Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT AGP determine PSU requirements and thermal management needs. TDP (Thermal Design Power) indicates the heat output under typical loads, guiding cooler selection. Power connector requirements ensure adequate power delivery for stable operation during demanding GPU benchmarks. The suggested PSU wattage accounts for the entire system, not just the graphics card. Efficient power delivery enables the GeForce 6600 GT AGP to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
GeForce 6600 GT AGP by NVIDIA Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT AGP are critical for case compatibility. Card length, height, and slot width determine whether it fits in your chassis. The PCIe interface version affects bandwidth for communication with the CPU. Display outputs define monitor connectivity options, with modern cards supporting multiple high-resolution displays simultaneously. Verify these specifications against your case and motherboard before purchasing to ensure a proper fit.
NVIDIA API Support
Graphics and compute APIs
API support determines which games and applications can fully utilize the NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT AGP. DirectX 12 Ultimate enables advanced features like ray tracing and variable rate shading. Vulkan provides cross-platform graphics capabilities with low-level hardware access. OpenGL remains important for professional applications and older games. CUDA (NVIDIA) and OpenCL enable GPU compute for video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific applications. Higher API versions unlock newer graphical features in GPU benchmarks and games.
GeForce 6600 GT AGP Product Information
Release and pricing details
The NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT AGP is manufactured by NVIDIA as part of their graphics card lineup. Release date and launch pricing provide context for comparing GPU benchmark results with competing products from the same era. Understanding the product lifecycle helps evaluate whether the GeForce 6600 GT AGP by NVIDIA represents good value at current market prices. Predecessor and successor information aids in tracking generational improvements and planning future upgrades.
GeForce 6600 GT AGP Benchmark Scores
No benchmark data available for this GPU.
About NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT AGP
The NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT AGP is a GeForce 6 AGP generation part built around the NV43 chip and Curie architecture. Manufactured at TSMC on a 110 nm process, it contains 146 million transistors on a 154 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 948.1K per mm². The card is equipped with 128 MB of GDDR3 memory on a 128-bit bus, with a listed bandwidth of 15.20 GB/s and a memory clock of 475 MHz / 950 Mbps effective. In the database ranking, it sits at the 50th percentile among all GPUs, while its average benchmark score is 0 and its nearest-rival list is empty.
Memory Subsystem — VRAM size/type, bus width, bandwidth and what it means for high resolutions
The memory subsystem is defined by 128 MB of GDDR3, a 128-bit data bus, and 15.20 GB/s of peak bandwidth. The memory clock is listed at 475 MHz, with a 950 Mbps effective transfer rate. That 15.20 GB/s is the aggregate ceiling for moving color data, depth data, and texture data between the frame buffer and the GPU.
For high-resolution workloads, the 128 MB capacity is the first limiting factor. Larger resolutions require larger color and depth buffers, and those buffers consume the available on-card memory before textures are even loaded. As the resolution grows, the space left for texture working sets shrinks. The 128-bit bus width determines how many bits can move per memory transaction, and the 15.20 GB/s bandwidth determines how quickly those transactions can proceed. The record also lists a pixel rate of 2.000 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 4.000 GTexel/s, so memory bandwidth and fill-rate limits operate together when resolution and detail levels push the workload.
Because the dataset does not include measured benchmark scores, the memory figures are the primary quantitative guide to resolution behavior. A 128 MB GDDR3 pool is best matched to workloads that keep texture and framebuffer requirements within that capacity. Resolutions and settings that demand very large framebuffers or very large texture sets will exceed what the subsystem can hold.
Who Should Consider It
The record places this card at the 50th percentile of all GPUs in the database. That is a median placement, with no measured benchmark scores to refine it further. The product is an end-of-life part, and its production status should be considered when evaluating new installations.
The bus interface is AGP 8x, which makes the card relevant only to systems with that interface. Users with AGP 8x motherboards who need DirectX 9.0c support, full OpenGL 2.0 support, or partial OpenGL 2.1 support are the intended audience. The card has 8 texture mapping units and 4 render output units, with texture throughput of 4.000 GTexel/s and pixel throughput of 2.000 GPixel/s. Those values describe a moderate fill-rate envelope.
The 47 W TDP and 200 W suggested power supply indicate a card suited to systems with modest power budgets. The single-slot width further suggests a compact mechanical footprint. With 128 MB of memory and 15.20 GB/s of bandwidth, this is not a card for very high resolution or extremely large texture sets; rather, it is a fit for lower resolution settings and applications that stay within the available memory and bandwidth.
How It Compares
The nearestRivals field is empty. There are no named competitors, no benchmark scores for comparison, and no deltaPct values for any other product. The only comparative position supplied is the 50th percentile across all GPUs, which indicates a median ranking in the database distribution.
The record also lists a predecessor, GeForce FX, and a successor, GeForce 7 AGP, but no scores or deltaPct values accompany those labels. Without nearest-rival entries, this page cannot state a numeric advantage or deficit against a specific product. The 50th percentile is the only available summary of its overall standing relative to the broader database.
FAQ
Q: What memory configuration does the GeForce 6600 GT AGP use?
A: It uses 128 MB of GDDR3 on a 128-bit bus, with a 475 MHz memory clock, 950 Mbps effective transfer rate, and 15.20 GB/s bandwidth.
Q: What APIs are supported?
A: It supports DirectX 9.0c (9_3), full OpenGL 2.0, and partial OpenGL 2.1. Vulkan support is not listed.
Q: What are the power requirements?
A: The TDP is 47 W, the suggested power supply is 200 W, and the power connector requirement is one Molex connector.
Q: When was it released and what is its current production status?
A: The release date is 2004-11-13, and the production status is end-of-life.
Q: What bus interface and display outputs are present?
A: The bus interface is AGP 8x, and the display outputs are 1x DVI, 1x VGA, and 1x S-Video.
Q: What are the core resource counts?
A: The card has 8 texture mapping units and 4 render output units, corresponding to a texture rate of 4.000 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 2.000 GPixel/s.
Benchmark Performance
The benchmarks array is empty, and the average benchmark score is 0. There are no populated measurements from which to compute performance percentages or deltaPct values. The 50th percentile is a rank order position, not a measured score, so it cannot be converted into a precise performance margin over or under another product.
The quantitative performance descriptors present in the record are the memory bandwidth of 15.20 GB/s, the pixel rate of 2.000 GPixel/s, and the texture rate of 4.000 GTexel/s. These figures characterize raw throughput. In practical terms, the 8 texture mapping units supply the texture rate, while the 4 render output units supply the pixel rate. The difference between the two rates means that pixel-bound and texture-bound workloads will spend resources differently, but the dataset does not include scores showing how that plays out in specific applications.
Because no benchmark scores are recorded, no exact percent ahead or behind can be stated. The available data allows only a structural analysis: memory bandwidth, pixel rate, texture rate, and the 50th percentile rank are the performance signals in the record.
Power and Cooling
The thermal design power is 47 W, and the suggested power supply is 200 W. The card requires one Molex power connector. Its slot width is single-slot, which is the only mechanical cooling-related specification present in the record. Length, height, and width are not listed, and no fan or heatsink details are provided.
The 47 W TDP is the value to use for thermal planning. The 200 W suggested power supply defines the minimum system power capability in the dataset. The single-slot width indicates that the card occupies one expansion slot in the chassis. Alongside the AGP 8x bus interface and the 1x DVI, 1x VGA, and 1x S-Video outputs, these attributes define the physical and electrical installation footprint.
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