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NVIDIA GeForce 256 DDR

The NVIDIA GeForce 256 DDR is a graphics card released on December 13, 1999. It has 4.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth, a boost clock of 120 MHz and a 12 W board power rating.

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5/10 key specs recorded · 11 facts

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Specification data last verified October 1, 2026 against Wikipedia and Wikipedia GPU list tables (wikigrid-2026-09). Coverage: 5 of 10 tracked specifications recorded.

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DDR · 128-bit
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120 MHz base
Board power
12 W

Graphics processor

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Transistors 17 M
Die size 139 mm²

The NVIDIA GeForce 256 DDR uses the NV10 graphics processor, contains 17 million transistors and has a die size of 139 mm².

Clock speeds

Base clock 120 MHz
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The NVIDIA GeForce 256 DDR runs at a base clock of 120 MHz.

Memory

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Type DDR
Bus width 128-bit
Bandwidth 4.8 GB/s

The NVIDIA GeForce 256 DDR uses a 128-bit memory bus and delivers 4.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Board and power

The NVIDIA GeForce 256 DDR has a board power rating of 12 W.

Board power (TDP) 12 W
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Market

Launched December 13, 1999
Launch price $249
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Segment desktop
Series GeForce 200 Series

The NVIDIA GeForce 256 DDR was released on December 13, 1999 and launched at a price of $249.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the NVIDIA GeForce 256 DDR use and what power supply does it need?

The NVIDIA GeForce 256 DDR has a board power rating of 12 W.

When was the NVIDIA GeForce 256 DDR released and how much did it cost at launch?

The NVIDIA GeForce 256 DDR was released on December 13, 1999 and launched at a price of $249.