Before investigating the performance of NVIDIA´s newcomer, GeForce3 (aka NV20), we find it useful to get acquainted with the new features of this graphics accelerator. At first, we will see the application of far not all the technologies this chip can boast. That´s why when you look at the impressive performance of GeForce3 based cards in the today´s games, do not forget that this is just a small upper part of the iceberg.