Riva TNT2 M64

TNT2 M64 kept TNT2 branding but used a narrower memory path aimed at cheaper systems.

FahrenheitRIVA TNT2 SeriesDesktopSDR1999NVIDIA

Key Metrics

Architecture
Fahrenheit
Launch Date
1999-10-12
Memory
16 MB SDR
Memory Bandwidth
1.14 GB/s
Interface
AGP 4x
Process Node
TSMC 250 nm
Bus Width
64-bit
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Why It Mattered

TNT2 M64 shows NVIDIA's early low-cost segmentation strategy. It kept the TNT2 family identity while reducing memory bandwidth, which made it popular in cheaper systems and confusing in the used market.

Collector Notes

Record whether the board is branded M64, Vanta, or OEM-only. Memory-chip count, bus width clues, and part numbers are important because sellers often omit the M64 suffix.

Common Failure Points

The common issue is not knowing what it is. M64 cards can be stable and useful, but they should not be compared with full 128-bit TNT2 or TNT2 Ultra boards.

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Sources

Sources reviewed: 2026-06-21

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Primary / manufacturer sources

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

Independent reference sources

  1. TechPowerUp Riva TNT2 M64 GPU SpecsModel-level specification referenceOpen source

Other sources

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

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