| Feature |
Benefit |
| nfiniteFXTM
Engine |
Enables dynamic,
breakthrough effects, which deliver the next leap in realism to 3D
graphics. Users will experience a virtually infinite number of
special effects via the Vertex Shader and Pixel Shader engine
components. |
| Vertex
Shader |
Injects
personality into characters and scenes by allowing characters to
move and show facial emotion, materials to stretch, and scenes to
come alive. |
| Pixel
Shader |
Creates ambiance with
materials and surfaces that mimic reality. Pixel shaders alter
lighting and surface effects that replace artificial, computerized
looks with high-impact organic surfaces. |
| Lightspeed
Memory ArchitectureTM |
Makes
GeForce3 the fastest GPU ever produced, and generates the power to
deliver earth-shattering performance at all resolutions. |
| High-Resolution
Antialiasing (HRAA) |
Produces the best visual
quality and performance for all applications. HRAA delivers a high
level of detail and crisp, clean lines at high frame rates,
featuring the Quincunx AA mode. |
| Microsoft¨
DirectX¨
8.0 Compatibility |
Ensures
compatibility with the next generation of 3D applications to hit the
market. The GeForce3 GPU supports DirectX 8.0 features and special
effects for the ultimate 3D experience. |
| World's
Fastest DDR Memory Interface |
7.36GB per second memory
subsystem ensures peak performance and the smoothest frame rates
ever. |
| High-Definition
Video Processor (HDVP) |
Turns
your PC into a full-quality DVD and HDTV player. |
| AGP 4X/2X and
AGP Texturing Support |
Takes advantage of new
methods of transferring information more efficiently, and allows
content developers to use high-quality, 32-bit color textures and
high-polygon-count scenes. |
| Microsoft
DirectX and OpenGL¨ Optimizations and Support |
Delivers
the best performance and guarantees compatibility with all current
and future applications and games. |
| Unified
Driver Architecture |
Guarantees forward and
backward compatibility with software drivers. Simplifies upgrading
to a new NVIDIA product because all NVIDIA products work with the
same driver software. |
| TV-Out
and Video Modules |
Gives
end users the option of big-screen gaming, digital timeshifting VCR,
and video-editing applications. |
