Product comparison · 2 gpus

MSI GeForce 8600GTS - PCI-E, 512MB, HDCP vs MSI RADEON X1650 PRO 256MB

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 7identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

  • Graphics processor
    • GeForce 8600GTS - PCI-E, 512MB, HDCP:GeForce 8600 GTS
    • RADEON X1650 PRO 256MB:Radeon X1650 Pro
  • Maximum resolution
    • GeForce 8600GTS - PCI-E, 512MB, HDCP:2048 x 1536 pixels
    • RADEON X1650 PRO 256MB:2560 x 1600 pixels
  • Processor frequency
    • GeForce 8600GTS - PCI-E, 512MB, HDCP:675 MHz
    • RADEON X1650 PRO 256MB:600 MHz
  • Memory clock speed
    • GeForce 8600GTS - PCI-E, 512MB, HDCP:2000 MHz
    • RADEON X1650 PRO 256MB:800 MHz
  • DirectX version
    • GeForce 8600GTS - PCI-E, 512MB, HDCP:10
    • RADEON X1650 PRO 256MB:9.0b
  • Shader model version
    • GeForce 8600GTS - PCI-E, 512MB, HDCP:4.0
    • RADEON X1650 PRO 256MB:3.0
  • HDCP
    • GeForce 8600GTS - PCI-E, 512MB, HDCP:Yes
    • RADEON X1650 PRO 256MB:No
  • Compatible operating systems
    • GeForce 8600GTS - PCI-E, 512MB, HDCP:Microsoft Windows Vista
    • RADEON X1650 PRO 256MB:Windows XP/2000

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Comparison of GeForce 8600GTS - PCI-E, 512MB, HDCP, RADEON X1650 PRO 256MB
20 specifications
Processor3 differ
Graphics processorDiffersGeForce 8600 GTSRadeon X1650 Pro
Maximum resolutionDiffers2048 x 1536 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
Processor frequencyDiffers675 MHz600 MHz
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers2000 MHz800 MHz
Data transfer rateKnown for one32 Gbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCI
DVI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance3 differ
DirectX versionDiffers109.0b
Shader model versionDiffers4.03.0
HDCPDiffersYesNo
Dual Link DVIKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows VistaWindows XP/2000

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