GeForce2 GTS

GeForce2 GTS launched the second GeForce generation and made per-pixel shading a headline NVIDIA feature.

Reference GPU

Celsius GeForce 2 Series Desktop DDR 2000 NVIDIA

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At a Glance

Entry Type: Reference GPU
Architecture: Celsius
Series: GeForce 2 Series
GPU Die: NV15
Launch Date: 2000-04-26
TMUs: 8
ROPs: 4
Memory: 32 MB DDR
Bus Width: 128-bit
Rec. PSU: 200 W
Interface: AGP 4x
Data Confidence: Partial

GPU Specs

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Identity
Entry Type	Reference GPU
Official Name	NVIDIA GeForce2 GTS
GPU Codename	NV15
Architecture	Celsius
Launch Date	2000-04-26
Market Segment Notes	Desktop in GeForce 2 Series
Core Specs
GPU Die	NV15
Process Node	TSMC 180 nm
Transistor Count	0.03 billion
Die Size	88 mm²
CUDA Cores	0
SM Count	0
TMUs	8
ROPs	4
Base Clock	200 MHz
Boost Clock	200 MHz
Pixel Fillrate	0.8 GP/s
Texture Fillrate	1.6 GT/s
Memory
Memory Size	32 MB
Memory Type	DDR
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Memory Clock	166 MHz
Memory Bandwidth	5.31 GB/s
Board and Display
Recommended PSU	200 W
Power Connectors	None
Interface	AGP 4x
Display Outputs	1x VGA
Slot Width	Single-slot
Board Partner Model	Reference or OEM specification
Reference Design	NVIDIA reference design
Board Partner Notes	Exact retail board models can differ in cooler, PCB, clocks, display outputs, BIOS behavior, and power connector layout.
Software
DirectX Support	DirectX 7.0
OpenGL Support	OpenGL 1.5
Driver Branch Notes	Driver support depends on architecture, operating system, and current NVIDIA driver branch.
Windows Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA driver branch and OEM support policy for this exact GPU.
Linux Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA Linux driver branch, distribution packages, and kernel compatibility for this exact GPU.

Overview

GeForce2 GTS is the main starting point for the GeForce2 desktop family. It followed GeForce 256 with more throughput and NVIDIA’s GeForce2-era feature messaging, while staying in the DirectX 7 fixed-function world.

For retro builds, GTS is a strong Windows 98 and early Windows 2000-era card, but it should be separated from MX, Pro, Ultra, and later Ti models because those names describe different performance and market positions.

Why It Mattered

GeForce2 GTS launched the second GeForce generation and became the baseline for many 2000-era enthusiast and gaming PCs. NVIDIA's official timeline identifies GeForce2 GTS as the first per-pixel shading GPU.

Collector Notes

Record board partner, memory size, memory type, cooler, output layout, and whether the card is GTS, Pro, Ultra, or MX. Retail GTS boards are useful reference points for the 2000 GeForce2 generation.

Common Failure Points

Small fan wear, SDR/DDR and model-name confusion, and legacy driver support are the usual concerns. The card is not a DirectX 8 programmable-shader part.

Used-Market Caution

Confirm exact GeForce2 model before buying. Check fan noise, memory artifacts, AGP compatibility, and whether the seller has tested more than a desktop boot.

Known Issues

Known issues pending source review.

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Reviews1 review

Board-partner, reference-card, article, and video reviews that cover this GPU.

ArticleAnandTech

NVIDIA GeForce2 GTS Review

Review coverage of NVIDIA's GeForce2 GTS generation.

SourcesPartial

Sources reviewed: 2026-06-21

This entry is still being source-checked.

Data confidence and source status

Partial entry. Core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.

Verified: core specifications and historical notes have been reviewed against listed sources.
Partial: core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.
Imported: spec-only imported entry pending editorial source review.
Needs source review: narrative notes are incomplete until reviewed.

Primary / manufacturer sources

NVIDIA corporate timeline 2000Official timeline entries for GeForce2 GTS and GeForce2 GoOpen source
NVIDIA Windows XP/2000 91.47 driver pageSupport boundary for GeForce2 MX and older GeForce2 productsOpen source
NVIDIA Quadro2 MXR/EX feature pageTwinView and Quadro2 MXR/EX positioningOpen source

Independent reference sources

TechPowerUp GeForce2 GTS GPU SpecsModel-level specification referenceOpen source

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