NVIDIA 2007

GeForce 8600GTS

Summary

NVIDIA released the GeForce 8600GTS in 2007. This graphics card features the G84 GPU, manufactured on a 80nm process. It comes equipped with 256 MB GDDR3 memory on a 128-bit interface, delivering up to 32 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at 675 (1450) MHz with a theoretical compute performance of 139.2 GFLOPS. The card connects via PCIe16X and requires 6pin external power. It supports DX10.

Performance

GPU Clock 675 (1450) MHz
Memory Clock 2000(1000)
Shader Performance 139200 MFLOPS
Pixel Fillrate 5400 MP/s
Texel Fillrate 10800 MT/s

Memory

Memory Size 256 MB
Bus Width 128-bit
Memory Type GDDR3
Max Bandwidth 32000 MB/s

Architecture

GPU Chip G84
Core Config 32 SP; 16 TMU; 8 ROP
Vertex Processors 32
Process Size 80nm
Transistors 289m

Compatibility

DirectX DX10
Bus Slot PCIe16X
External Power 6pin

Release

Release Year 2007
Launch Price Upper Mainstream

Performance to Price

Worse Better

Performance Comparison

Shader Performance (MFLOPS)

Memory Bandwidth (MB/s)

Game Performance Estimates

FPS estimates scaled from RTX 3060 benchmark data. Actual results vary based on CPU, drivers, and game updates.

Cyberpunk 2077

2020
Medium
1
FPS
High
1
FPS
Ultra
1
FPS

Red Dead Redemption 2

2019
Medium
1
FPS
High
1
FPS
Ultra
1
FPS

GTA V

2015
Medium
2
FPS
High
1
FPS
Ultra
1
FPS

Fortnite

2017
Medium
2
FPS
High
1
FPS
Ultra
1
FPS

Valorant

2020
Medium
4
FPS
High
3
FPS
Ultra
3
FPS

Counter-Strike 2

2023
Medium
2
FPS
High
2
FPS
Ultra
1
FPS

Call of Duty: MW III

2023
Medium
1
FPS
High
1
FPS
Ultra
1
FPS

Apex Legends

2019
Medium
2
FPS
High
1
FPS
Ultra
1
FPS

Elden Ring

2022
Medium
1
FPS
High
1
FPS
Ultra
1
FPS

Hogwarts Legacy

2023
Medium
1
FPS
High
1
FPS
Ultra
1
FPS

The Witcher 3

2015
Medium
1
FPS
High
1
FPS
Ultra
1
FPS

Baldur's Gate 3

2023
Medium
1
FPS
High
1
FPS
Ultra
1
FPS
60+ FPS (Smooth) 30-59 FPS (Playable) <30 FPS (Low)