Riva TNT2 PRO

TNT2 Pro sits between ordinary TNT2 and Ultra, making variant identification important.

Reference GPU

Fahrenheit RIVA TNT2 Series Desktop Desktop SDR 1999 NVIDIA

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At a Glance

Entry Type: Reference GPU
Architecture: Fahrenheit
Series: RIVA TNT2 Series
GPU Die: NV5
Launch Date: 1999-10-12
TMUs: 2
ROPs: 2
Memory: 32 MB SDR
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 Riva TNT2 PRO
GPU Codename	NV5
Architecture	Fahrenheit
Launch Date	1999-10-12
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	143 MHz
Boost Clock	143 MHz
Pixel Fillrate	0.286 GP/s
Texture Fillrate	0.286 GT/s
Memory
Memory Size	32 MB
Memory Type	SDR
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Memory Clock	167 MHz
Memory Bandwidth	2.67 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 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

Riva TNT2 PRO is a middle member of the TNT2 stack. It is useful because the TNT2 family is not one performance point, and Pro cards can be mistaken for either ordinary TNT2 or Ultra boards.

The collector value depends on board partner, memory chips, cooler, and whether the card is a clean Pro implementation rather than a mislabeled standard board.

Why It Mattered

TNT2 PRO documents the intermediate performance step in the TNT2 family, where NVIDIA and partners filled gaps between mainstream and Ultra cards.

Collector Notes

Look for clear Pro labeling, original cooler, memory chip markings, and partner model number. Retail boards with original packaging are more interesting than anonymous OEM cards.

Common Failure Points

Common problems include fan wear, memory artifacts, and incorrect seller labeling. Pro should be checked against chip, memory, and clock information rather than name alone.

Used-Market Caution

Confirm Pro identity before paying more than ordinary TNT2 prices. Test 3D stability and inspect cooling, memory chips, and AGP connector condition.

Known Issues

Known issues pending source review.

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SourcesPartial

Sources reviewed: 2026-06-21

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Data confidence and source status

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

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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 Riva TNT2 PRO 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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