GeForce2 Ultra

GeForce2 Ultra was the high-end GeForce2 card, interesting for clocks, cooling, and enthusiast positioning.

Reference GPU

Celsius GeForce 2 Series Desktop Flagship 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: 2000-08-14
TMUs: 8
ROPs: 4
Memory: 64 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 Ultra
GPU Codename	NV15
Architecture	Celsius
Launch Date	2000-08-14
Market Segment Notes	Desktop, Flagship 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	250 MHz
Boost Clock	250 MHz
Pixel Fillrate	1 GP/s
Texture Fillrate	2 GT/s
Memory
Memory Size	64 MB
Memory Type	DDR
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Memory Clock	230 MHz
Memory Bandwidth	7.36 GB/s
Board and Display
Recommended PSU	200 W
Power Connectors	None
Interface	AGP 4x
Display Outputs	1x DVI, 1x VGA
Slot Width	Single-slot, 183 mm length
Card Length	183 mm
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 Ultra is the high-end GeForce2 branch. It matters because it shows NVIDIA pushing the DirectX 7 fixed-function generation hard before GeForce3 introduced programmable shader hardware.

For collectors, Ultra identity, original cooler, memory speed, and board partner are the important details. It should not be mixed with ordinary GTS or Pro cards.

Why It Mattered

GeForce2 Ultra was NVIDIA's flagship GeForce2 desktop card and a strong late DirectX 7-era performance marker. It is one of the more desirable GeForce2 variants.

Collector Notes

Prioritize clear Ultra branding, original cooler, memory-chip markings, retail box, and board-partner identity. Many Ultra cards used active cooling that should be inspected carefully.

Common Failure Points

Fan wear, dried thermal material, and memory artifacts are common age-related risks. Mislabeling as ordinary GeForce2 can also happen in loose-card listings.

Used-Market Caution

Verify Ultra identity and test 3D stability before paying a premium. Check cooling condition, memory errors, AGP compatibility, and whether the card has been modified.

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 Ultra Review

Review coverage of the GeForce2 Ultra.

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
The Register GeForce2 Ultra launch reportPeriod launch coverage and clock contextOpen source

Independent reference sources

TechPowerUp GeForce2 Ultra GPU SpecsModel-level specification referenceOpen source

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