For AGP we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Computer Hardware, Naval Abbreviations and Technology.

AGP (Computer Hardware)

AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) is the current standard for connecting a graphics card to a motherboard. It was developed by Intel to meet the high data throughput needs of 3D graphics cards. Previously most graphics cards were connected via a PCI slot, and many still are. AGP, however, has certain advantages over PCI, such as a direct connection with main memory and a higher bandwidth. Currently, there are three levels of AGP-AGP1x, 2x and 4x. For further explanation please see the GG Buyer's Guide: Video Cards.

AGP (Naval Abbreviations)

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AGP (Technology)

(abbreviation for "Accelerated Graphics Port") A new type of dedicated PC graphics bus designed by Intel Corp to more efficiently render 3D graphics. The AGP can transfer data at a rate up to 528MB/sec. By comparison, the more common PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) bus, used in Pentium and Mac machines, has a maximum transfer rate of 132MB/sec. AGP's big bandwidth allows games and 3D apps to use more realistically-rendered textures and faster frame rates and to store this data in system, instead of video, memory. This reduces the performance hit to the system as graphics are presented. See also bus and PCI.

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