Vanta LT

Vanta LT is the lowest-cost TNT2-era branch, mainly useful for OEM and period-correct value PC documentation.

Reference GPU

Fahrenheit RIVA TNT2 Series Desktop SDR 2000 NVIDIA

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At a Glance

Entry Type: Reference GPU
Architecture: Fahrenheit
Series: RIVA TNT2 Series
GPU Die: NV5
Launch Date: 2000-03-01
TMUs: 2
ROPs: 2
Memory: 8 MB SDR
Bus Width: 64-bit
Rec. PSU: 200 W
Interface: AGP 2x
Data Confidence: Partial

GPU Specs

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Identity
Entry Type	Reference GPU
Official Name	NVIDIA Vanta LT
GPU Codename	NV5
Architecture	Fahrenheit
Launch Date	2000-03-01
Market Segment Notes	Desktop in RIVA TNT2 Series
Core Specs
GPU Die	NV5
Process Node	TSMC 250 nm
Transistor Count	0.01 billion
Die Size	63 mm²
CUDA Cores	0
SM Count	0
TMUs	2
ROPs	2
Base Clock	105 MHz
Boost Clock	105 MHz
Pixel Fillrate	0.21 GP/s
Texture Fillrate	0.21 GT/s
Memory
Memory Size	8 MB
Memory Type	SDR
Memory Bus Width	64-bit
Memory Clock	100 MHz
Memory Bandwidth	0.8 GB/s
Board and Display
Recommended PSU	200 W
Power Connectors	None
Interface	AGP 2x
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 6.0
OpenGL Support	OpenGL 1.2
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

Vanta LT is a value-oriented TNT2-era part. It is not a performance collector target, but it is useful for documenting how low-cost OEM graphics cards were configured around 2000.

Because the card name is easy to overstate, the entry should focus on exact memory size, bus type, board layout, and whether the card has been tested in the intended retro operating system.

Why It Mattered

Vanta LT shows the lowest-cost end of NVIDIA's TNT2-era segmentation. It matters less for speed and more for accurately documenting budget OEM systems.

Collector Notes

Record OEM part numbers, memory chips, bus type, bracket height, and whether the board is passively cooled. Complete retail examples are less common than loose pulls.

Common Failure Points

Weak VGA output, poor storage, and memory artifacts are practical concerns. More often, the problem is simply buying it for the wrong role.

Used-Market Caution

Only buy Vanta LT when it fits a value or OEM restoration. Confirm it is not being sold as a full TNT2, and check tested output plus driver compatibility.

Known Issues

Known issues pending source review.

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Sources reviewed: 2026-06-21

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Data confidence and source status

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Primary / manufacturer sources

DOS Days RIVA TNT2 SeriesTNT2, TNT2 Ultra, TNT2 Pro, M64, Vanta, and Vanta LT family contextOpen source
Archived NVIDIA TNT2 product pageNVIDIA product positioning archiveOpen source

Independent reference sources

TechPowerUp Vanta LT GPU SpecsModel-level specification referenceOpen source

Other sources

Creative 3D Blaster RIVA TNT2 Ultra datasheetBoard-level TNT2 Ultra performance and cooler contextOpen source

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