ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 and NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5650: Taking on DX9
by Andrew Ku on September 14, 2003 11:04 PM EST- Posted in
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NVIDIA – GeForce FX Go5600 and GeForce FX Go5650
For high-end mobile systems, NVIDIA brings the GeForce FX Go5600 (NV31M), which is appropriately based on the GeForce FX 5600 (NV31), the specs of which can be found here. The specification of the Go version compared to its desktop big brother is virtually the same. As we cited in our preview, it is produced on a 0.13 micron process, is a full DX9 part, shares a number of similarities with the NV30, and consumes 1.0V while running.
The original GeForce FX 5600 Ultra graphics processor, which includes the Go part, are supposed to be clocked at 350MHz core clock and 350MHz memory clock (700MHz effective). However, we have only been aware of original GeForce FX Go5600 shipping at the highest of 270MHz core clock and 300MHz memory clock. The reason why we use the term “original” is because the GeForce FX Go5600 has undergone a refresh. Like the GeForce FX 5600 Ultra, the Go part has two versions now. One is the GeForce FX Go5600 and the other, the GeForce FX Go5650. The first of the two is based on the wire bond design, and the second is the flip-chip. The flip-chip design allows the GeForce FX Go5650 to hit higher frequencies when compared to its predecessor. The flip-chip version of the desktop GeForce FX 5600 Ultra is clocked at 400MHz core and 400MHz memory (800MHz effective). As of late, we have only seen a shipping version of the GeForce FX Go5650 clocked at 325MHz core clock and 295MHz memory clock. So basically, there are two versions of the desktop NV31 and the NV31M. Though, the desktop version doesn’t have a new name incantation like the mobile line. NVIDIA has informed us that they have already started the transition, and we expect to see all future mobile systems (and those announced within a few weeks) to hit the shelves with the new flip-chip version of NV31M.
In the GeForce FX Go5200 and GeForce FX Go5600 preview, we mentioned the support for component output and a MPEG2 decode assist engine. However, we still have yet to test these two features, and will report back once we do, accordingly. For a more detailed look into GeForce FX Go5200 and GeForce FX Go5650, read our original preview.
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Anonymous User - Monday, September 15, 2003 - link
#34 you clearly have no idea how reviews work. AnandTech isn't going to use BETA (I repeat, BETA) drivers for a review like this, or any review for that matter unless the review specifically concentrates on the drivers themselves. In addition, the laptops tested and any laptop you can find right now is shipping with 44 or 45 series NVIDIA drivers.Besides, the BETA 50 series of drivers already look suspicious with slightly lower IQ and the absence of fog present in HL2. What other little IQ degradation are in these drivers is anyone's guess.
Point is, AnandTech did exactly what they should of done, not use the 50 series drivers until they're ready to go, or WHQL'ed in other words.
By the way, get a clue NVIDIOT.
Anonymous User - Monday, September 15, 2003 - link
#34 - You, sir, are a moron. Yeah, download the Det50 drivers and see what happens when nVidia converts all DX9 calls to DX8. Why not just set the game to DX8 yourself and save all the smoke and mirrors? Go ahead and pay $500 for a DX8 graphics card if you're that stupid.Anonymous User - Monday, September 15, 2003 - link
#27 Probavly you just can´t get reasonable frame rates on DX9 environments. They both look amazing in DX 8 games but can´t handle high quality DX 9. That´s why 25 is upset with the lack of focus of the reviewer. Wait the next train, because there is no first seat class in this wagon.Anonymous User - Monday, September 15, 2003 - link
Why can't you answer the question people have asked? Did you use the Det 50 driver? The answer is NO. Say it NO! You used NVIDIA 44.82. Your results are invalid. Are you guys biased or what? Is ATYT paying you off as well. Download 51.75 and run the test. Then tell us what you see. What a bunch of CRAP.Anonymous User - Monday, September 15, 2003 - link
#26 - if nVidia reduces video quality, they have to be penalized for that. You have to level the IQ playing field before you can compare frame rates. Nvidia lost, give it a rest.Anonymous User - Monday, September 15, 2003 - link
and a Voodoo PC M460 M10, a Targa M10 (in Germany), a Gericomm M10 (Germany), an Acetbis Peacock M10 (Germany), and ATI told me that there will be 5 more in North America by the end of October.Anonymous User - Monday, September 15, 2003 - link
M10 won all the tests, and full DX9 (24-bit, according to Microsoft). What more DX9 do you want? Do you work at nVidia or something?Anonymous User - Monday, September 15, 2003 - link
Sxotty - you're such an immature little bonehead. Are you saying that Nvidia should have won this review? ATI is crushing nVidia at 24-bit, even when nVidia is running in 12/16. And do you really believe the BS spin coming from nVidia that turning off the fog was 'a bug'?Anonymous User - Monday, September 15, 2003 - link
Actually, the reviewer used nVidia's latest shipping mobile drivers -- and if you go any NV31M notebook manufacturer's site, you'll see that the ones he uses are in fact the ones posted.Anonymous User - Monday, September 15, 2003 - link
There is an 9600 PRO laptop available - it's the Sager NP5680. My father is buying one today. Here's the link: http://www.powernotebooks.com/products.php3?displa...