Voodoo5 5500 PCI

Voodoo Scalable Voodoo5 Desktop SDR 2000

Key Metrics

Launch Date: 2000-06-22
Memory: 32 MB SDR
Memory Bandwidth: 2.656 GB/s
TDP/TBP: 30 W
Interface: PCI
Process Node: 250 nm

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GPU Specs

Identity
Entry Type	Reference GPU
Official Name	Voodoo5 5500 PCI
GPU Codename	VSA-100
Architecture	Voodoo Scalable
Launch Date	2000-06-22
Market Segment Notes	Desktop, Historical 3dfx
Core Specs
GPU Die	VSA-100
Process Node	250 nm
Transistor Count	0.014 billion
Die Size	112 mm²
Shader Processors	Not applicable
SM Count	Not applicable
TMUs	2
ROPs	2
Base Clock	166 MHz
Boost Clock	166 MHz
Pixel Fillrate	0.332 GP/s
Texture Fillrate	0.332 GT/s
Memory
Memory Size	32 MB
Memory Type	SDR
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Memory Clock	166 MHz
Memory Bandwidth	2.656 GB/s
Board and Display
TDP / TBP	30 W
Recommended PSU	200 W
Power Connectors	1x Molex
Interface	PCI
Display Outputs	1x VGA
Software
DirectX Support	DirectX 6.0
OpenGL Support	OpenGL 1.1

Why It Mattered

Voodoo5 5500 is one of the most recognizable late 3dfx cards, using dual VSA-100 chips and an auxiliary power connector on the AGP and PCI models. It is a key collector and retro-build reference entry.