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| Release date | April 14, 2004 |
|---|---|
| Codename | NV4x |
| Architecture | Curie |
| Models | GeForce nForce series
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| Cards | |
| Entry-level | 6100 6150 6200 6500 |
| Mid-range | 6600 6700 |
| High-end | 6800 |
| Enthusiast | 6800 Ultra / Ultra Extreme |
| API support | |
| DirectX | Direct3D 9.0c Shader Model 3.0 |
| OpenGL | OpenGL 2.1 |
| History | |
| Predecessor | GeForce 5 series |
| Successor | GeForce 7 series |
| Support status | |
| Unsupported | |
The GeForce 6 series (codename NV40) is the sixth generation of Nvidia's GeForce line of graphics processing units. Launched on April 14, 2004, the GeForce 6 family introduced PureVideo post-processing for video, SLI technology, and Shader Model 3.0 support (compliant with Microsoft DirectX 9.0c specification and OpenGL 2.0).