Voodoo Graphics 4 MB

Voodoo Voodoo1 Desktop EDO 1996

Key Metrics

Launch Date: 1996-10-07
Memory: 4 MB EDO
Memory Bandwidth: 0.8 GB/s
TDP/TBP: 15 W
Interface: PCI
Process Node: 500 nm

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GPU Specs

Identity
Entry Type	Reference GPU
Official Name	Voodoo Graphics 4 MB
GPU Codename	SST1
Architecture	Voodoo
Launch Date	1996-10-07
Market Segment Notes	Desktop, Historical 3dfx
Core Specs
GPU Die	SST1
Process Node	500 nm
Transistor Count	0.001 billion
Die Size	135 mm²
Shader Processors	Not applicable
SM Count	Not applicable
TMUs	1
ROPs	1
Base Clock	50 MHz
Boost Clock	50 MHz
Pixel Fillrate	0.05 GP/s
Texture Fillrate	0.05 GT/s
Memory
Memory Size	4 MB
Memory Type	EDO
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Memory Clock	50 MHz
Memory Bandwidth	0.8 GB/s
Board and Display
TDP / TBP	15 W
Recommended PSU	200 W
Power Connectors	None
Interface	PCI
Display Outputs	1x VGA
Software
DirectX Support	DirectX 5.0
OpenGL Support	OpenGL 1.1

GPU Gallery

Front of an A-Trend Helios 3D Voodoo Graphics PCI board — **Front: A-Trend Helios 3D Voodoo Graphics 4 MB PCI board.** This photographed A-Trend board represents one Voodoo Graphics 4 MB implementation. The exact photographed board or chip is identified on its source page.View original museum gallery

Why It Mattered

3dfx Voodoo Graphics helped define consumer 3D acceleration as a dedicated PCI add-in card for Glide-era PC games. It is important in the wiki because it marks the point where separate 3D accelerators became a mainstream enthusiast upgrade.

Reviews1 review

Articlevintage3d.org

3dfx Voodoo Graphics review

Retrospective technical review of the original Voodoo Graphics chipset.

Sources

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Photo sources

Videocard Virtual Museum
Photo: A-Trend Helios 3D Voodoo Graphics 4 MB PCI board (Front)Credit: Videocard Virtual MuseumLicense: CC BY (version unspecified)Source claim: Archive page footer states Creative Commons Attribution for museum photos; version unspecified.Modified: Resized to 960 px maximum dimension and JPEG recompressed; no crop.Board identity: The exact photographed board or chip is identified on its source page.Configuration: This photographed A-Trend board represents one Voodoo Graphics 4 MB implementation.Original museum gallery

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