The GeForce 6600 series is a perfect example of this. Its NV43 graphics core runs at a blazing 500MHz core clock on the 6600 GT model providing it with a 4 Gigatexels/second fill rate, that’s just over 700Mtexels/second greater than RADEON 9800 XT; while the base GeForce 6600 runs at 300MHz, giving it a fill-rate similar to the 9700 PRO. Although neither card features a 256-bit memory interface, each delivers performance that was previously unheard of in the mainstream segment. As a result, the GeForce 6600 line has enjoyed tremendous popularity and is a common upgrade choice for consumers on a budget..



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