GeForce FX 5800

Rankine GeForce FX Series Desktop GDDR2 2003 NVIDIA

Key Metrics

Launch Date: 2003-03-06
Memory: 128 MB GDDR2
Memory Bandwidth: 12.8 GB/s
TDP/TBP: 44 W
Interface: AGP 8x
Process Node: TSMC 130 nm

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GPU Specs

Identity
Entry Type	Reference GPU
Official Name	NVIDIA GeForce FX 5800
GPU Codename	NV30
Architecture	Rankine
Launch Date	2003-03-06
Market Segment Notes	Desktop in GeForce FX Series
Core Specs
GPU Die	NV30
Process Node	TSMC 130 nm
Transistor Count	0.12 billion
Die Size	199 mm²
CUDA Cores	Not applicable
SM Count	Not applicable
TMUs	8
ROPs	4
Base Clock	400 MHz
Boost Clock	400 MHz
Pixel Fillrate	1.6 GP/s
Texture Fillrate	3.2 GT/s
Memory
Memory Size	128 MB
Memory Type	GDDR2
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Memory Clock	400 MHz
Memory Bandwidth	12.8 GB/s
Board and Display
TDP / TBP	44 W
Recommended PSU	200 W
Power Connectors	1x Molex
Interface	AGP 8x
Display Outputs	1x DVI, 1x VGA, 1x S-Video
Slot Width	Dual-slot, 213 mm length
Card Length	213 mm
Board Partner Model	Reference or OEM specification
Reference Design	NVIDIA reference design
Software
DirectX Support	DirectX 9.0
OpenGL Support	OpenGL 1.5

Why It Mattered

GeForce FX 5800 belongs to the Rankine and GeForce FX Series era around 2003, when PC graphics cards varied heavily by bus, memory chips, BIOS, cooler, and display outputs. Tracking the exact model helps retro builders distinguish period-correct boards from similarly named variants.

Reviews1 review

ArticleAnandTech

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Launch review of the GeForce FX 5800 Ultra.

Sources

Independent reference sources

TechPowerUp GPU SpecsModel-level specification reference for this GPU entryOpen source

Reference databases

RightNow GPU DatabaseOpen GPU database used to cross-check specifications A reference database: good for cross-checking specifications, but not proof of the original release details on its own.Open source

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