ATI alternatives to the NVIDIA GeForce 8800 series video cards.
The NVIDIA GeForce 8 series of computer video graphics cards were produced in 2006 to 2008, with the 8800 series models representing the most expensive versions. The 8800 series used faster memory and larger data buses for more memory throughput and faster performance. ATI, NVIDIA's largest rival, also had video card produced from 2006 to 2008 that directly competed with the NVIDIA GeForce 8800 series.
ATI Radeon HD 3870
The ATI Radeon HD 3870 was produced in 2007 using a 55 nm fabrication process. The 3870 is just slightly faster in performance compared to the NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT. The 3870 was produced in models that used either 512 or 1024 MB of video memory. The GPU speed was 775 MHz. The 3870 had a peak bandwidth of 72 gigabytes per second while using a 256-bit memory bus.
ATI FireGL V7700
The ATI FireGL V7700 was produced in 2007 using a 55 nm fabrication process. The V7700 is based on the 3870 GPU, but is designed for professional applications. The V7700 is just slightly slower in performance compared to the NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT. The V7700 was produced in models that used 512 MB of video memory. The GPU speed was 775 MHz. The V7700 had a peak bandwidth of 72 gigabytes per second while using a 256-bit memory bus.
ATI Radeon HD 3850 X2
The ATI Radeon HD 3850 X2 was produced in 2008 using a 55 nm fabrication process. The 3870 is just slightly slower in performance compared to the NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT. The 3850 X2 was produced in models that used 2x 512 MB of video memory for a total of 1024 MB. The GPU speed was 2x 668 MHz. The 3850 X2 had a peak bandwidth of 2x 53 gigabytes per second while using a 2x 256-bit memory bus. The 3850 X2 is two regular 3850 cards electronically connected together for a faster connection.
ATI FireGL V7200
The ATI FireGL V7200 was produced in 2006 using a 90 nm fabrication process. The V7200 is based on the ATI Radeon X1800 XT GPU, but is designed for professional applications. The V7200 is just slightly slower in performance compared to the NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT. The V7200 was produced in models that used 256 MB of video memory. The GPU speed was 600 MHz. The V7200 had a peak bandwidth of 41 gigabytes per second while using a 256-bit memory bus.
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