GeForce 2 series
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For GeForce cards with a model number of 2X0, see GeForce 200 series. For GeForce cards with a model number of 20X0, see GeForce 20 series.
The GeForce 2 series (NV15) is the second generation of Nvidia's GeForce line of graphics processing units (GPUs). Introduced in 2000, it is the successor to the GeForce 256.
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Release date | mid-May, 2000; 24 years ago (2000)[1] |
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Codename | NV11, NV15, NV16 |
Architecture | Celsius |
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Cards | |
Entry-level | MX |
Mid-range | GTS, Pro |
High-end | Ti, Ultra |
API support | |
DirectX | Direct3D 7.0 |
OpenGL | OpenGL 1.2 (T&L) |
History | |
Predecessor | GeForce 256 |
Successor | GeForce 3 series |
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The GeForce 2 family comprised a number of models: GeForce 2 GTS, GeForce 2 Pro, GeForce 2 Ultra, GeForce 2 Ti, GeForce 2 Go and the GeForce 2 MX series. In addition, the GeForce 2 architecture is used for the Quadro series on the Quadro 2 Pro, 2 MXR, and 2 EX cards with special drivers meant to accelerate computer-aided design applications.