NVIDIA ships 192-shader Quadro FX 4800

**Brian z.** · 03-12-2008

The Quadro® FX 4800 ultra-high-end solution gives geophysicists, designers, scientists, engineers, and other technical professionals visual computing from their desktops. Professional applications take advantage of the Quadro FX 4800 advanced feature set, including 1.5 GB of frame buffer, providing professionals the right set of tools to deliver results that push the realms of visualization.

Visualize massive models
Large 1.5 GB graphics memory and high fidelity color definition allows for vivid, interactive modeling.

Visual supercomputing right on your workstation
Combine high-performance graphics and high-performance computation for analysis of complex, multivariate data.

Cross-platform and cross-industry visual computing solutions
Flexible platform to deliver professionals best-of-class industry solutions paired with Quadro G-Sync II, SDI, or NVIDIA® SLI® technology.

Specifications

CUDA Parallel Processor Cores : 192
Memory Size Total : 1.5 GB
Memory Bandwidth : 76.8 GB/s
Number of Slots : 2
Display Connectors : DVI-I
DisplayPort
Stereo
Dual Link DVI : 1
DisplayPort : 2
OpenGL : 3.0
Shader Model : 4.0
Microsoft DirectX: 10
SLI Frame Rendering Support
Genlock/Framelock
Maximum Power Consumption : 150W
SDI Version

**SecRecy** · 03-12-2008

The chipset is based on the same architecture as the GeForce GTX 260 and carries 192 programmable shader cores but is tuned for 3D modeling and other pro apps: it carries a full 1.5GB of memory for higher-detailed models and textures, supports 30-bit color output and allows 32X full-scene antialiasing. The 4800 is roughly twice as fast as previous cards, the company claims.

A reference Quadro FX 4800 carries two DisplayPort outputs with 10-bit color support and also carries a single dual-link DVI connection that supports up to 3840x2400 at 24Hz.

**need Tos** · 03-12-2008

NVIDIA has set up a quick launch and says boards should be available from Elsa, Leadtek and PNY today for about $1,999. System builders should also be offering cards as part of finished computers, though the companies responsible haven't been named.