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[ VENDOR DIRECTORY // 4 FILES // 259 PART RECORDS ]

Browse GPUS by vendor

Top-level taxonomy is vendor-first. Open a vendor to browse individually cataloged parts, then drill into model records.

VENDOR FILE // 124 PART RECORDSNVIDIA graphics products

GeForce, Quadro/RTX, Tesla and mobile NVIDIA records.

OPEN VENDOR DIRECTORY →VENDOR FILE // 84 PART RECORDSAMD and ATI graphics products

ATI Radeon, FireGL/FirePro and AMD Radeon/PRO records.

OPEN VENDOR DIRECTORY →VENDOR FILE // 28 PART RECORDSIntel graphics products

Intel discrete and mobile/integrated graphics records.

OPEN VENDOR DIRECTORY →VENDOR FILE // 23 PART RECORDSOther GPU vendors and accelerators

3dfx, Matrox, S3 and other non-AMD/NVIDIA/Intel records.

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[ COMPONENT RECORD // GRAPHICS PROCESSING ]

Graphics
processors.

Graphics processing may be integrated into a CPU/system-on-chip or provided by a discrete add-in card. A card includes more than its GPU: memory, voltage regulation, cooling, firmware, and output circuitry matter too.

Original schematic illustration of a graphics card
SCHEMATIC // NOT TO SCALE

CLASS RECORD: desktop graphics hardware. Performance, power, dimensions, and feature support are specific to the exact card model, not just the GPU chip name.

Reference specifications

Host interfaceUsually PCI Express; physical x16 connectors can be electrically wired for fewer lanes. Motherboard slot generation and card capability affect negotiation.
Graphics memoryDedicated cards use VRAM (commonly GDDR family); capacity, bandwidth, bus width, and error behavior vary by model. Integrated GPUs share system memory.
OutputsHDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C/VirtualLink on legacy models, or DVI/VGA on older cards. Supported resolution, refresh rate, and display count depend on exact outputs and firmware.
Power & fitBoard power, auxiliary plugs, transient behavior, cooler thickness, length, slot occupancy, and PSU requirement are model-specific.

Fit, drivers & service

  • Compare exact card dimensions to the case; check slot clearance and intake obstruction, not only length.
  • Match power connectors and PSU guidance from the card manufacturer. Do not force or improvise high-current adapters.
  • Install drivers from the GPU vendor or operating-system distribution. Verify the card's exact product ID and supported OS branch.
  • Inspect fans, heatsink, thermal pads, corrosion, and display connectors. Avoid powering a card with damaged or obstructed fans.
  • For retro cards, preserve original BIOS/firmware and record subsystem IDs before flashing. Firmware mismatch can render a card unusable.

Sources & further reading

  1. PCI-SIG — PCI Express specificationsPrimary interface standards; detailed specs may require membership or licensing.
  2. NVIDIA — GeForce graphics cardsManufacturer product-family information and model pages.
  3. AMD — Desktop graphics productsManufacturer family pages; use the specific card-board partner's dimensions and power details.