AMD Radeon HD 6970 - Specs, Benchmarks

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Summary

The Radeon HD 6970 GPU by AMD. features a TeraScale 3 (2010−2013) architecture. with 1536 CUDA cores. and a boost clock of 880 MHz MHz. It offers GDDR5 memory with 2 GB GB capacity and a 256 Bit-bit interface. With a power consumption (TDP) of 550W.



Benchmark Performance

7.12

General Information

Basic details about the Radeon HD 6970, including manufacturer, ranking, and release date.

Title Radeon HD 6970
Manufacturer AMD
Ranking 575
Popularity Rank not in top-100
Architecture TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)
GPU code name Cayman
Market Segmente Desktop
Length - Width 267 mm - 2-slot
Release Date 14 December 2010
Launch Price $N/A

Performance

Details on clock speeds, cores, and floating-point processing power of Radeon HD 6970.

Core Clock Speed N/A
Boost Clock Speed 880 MHz
Floating Point Processing Power 2.703 TFLOPS
No of Transistors 2,640 million
CUDA Cores 1536
Ray Tracing Cores N/A
Tensor Cores N/A
Texture Fill Rate 84.48
ROPs 32

Performance Score Comparison

GPU Cores

Feature Comparison Matrix

GPU Model DLSS Support Ray Tracing Tensor Cores Resizable BAR HDMI Support
Radeon HD 6970 ✗ No
✗ No
✗ No
✗ No
✓ Yes
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB ✗ No
32
✗ No
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB ✗ No
32
✗ No
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Radeon RX 9060 XT ✗ No
32
✗ No
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Radeon RX 9070 GRE ✓ Yes
48
96
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Radeon RX 9070 XT ✓ Yes
64
128
✓ Yes
✓ Yes

Connectivity & API Support

Available display connectors and API compatibility for enhanced performance.

Interface PCIe 2.0 x16
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 2x mini-DisplayPort
HDMI 1
DirectX N/A
Shader Model N/A
OpenGL N/A
OpenCL N/A
Vulkan N/A
CUDA N/A
DLSS N/A
TMUs 96

Memory & Bus

Information on memory type, capacity, and bandwidth to evaluate data processing power.

Memory Type GDDR5
Maximum RAM 2 GB
Memory Bus Width 256 Bit
Memory Clock Speed 1375 MHz
Memory Bandwidth N/A GB/s
Resizable BAR N/A

Power & Efficiency

Power consumption, efficiency, and additional power requirements.

Power Consumption (TDP) 550 W
Power Efficiency 2.02
Manufacturing Process 40 nm
Supplementary Power Connectors 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin

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Gaming Performance Estimates

Estimated FPS in popular games at different resolutions and settings.

1080p Gaming
Ultra Settings
6 FPS
High Settings
7 FPS
1440p Gaming
Ultra Settings
4 FPS
High Settings
5 FPS
4K Gaming
Ultra Settings
2 FPS
High Settings
3 FPS

Recommended Use Cases

gaming
Entry Level

1080p Medium/High settings

Power Efficiency Comparison

Performance per watt comparison with similar GPUs

Enhanced Performance Metrics

Performance per Watt
0.01
Score per TDP watt

System Compatibility & Requirements

Recommended PSU

1100W

Minimum Case Length

267 mm

Interface

PCIe 2.0 x16

Top Comparisons with Radeon HD 6970

Here are some of the closest competitors to this GPU. Compare their power consumption, efficiency, and additional power requirements.

Radeon HD 6970 Graphics Card Review

The Radeon HD 6970 is a graphics card manufactured by AMD, released on 14 December 2010. Currently ranked #575 in our comprehensive graphics card rankings, this GPU has achieved an impressive performance score of 7.12 points, solidifying its position as a high-performance graphics solution.

Technical Specifications

Architecture: Built on the TeraScale 3 (2010−2013) architecture with the Cayman GPU core.

Manufacturing Process: Manufactured using cutting-edge 40 nm process technology, ensuring optimal power efficiency and performance density.

Processing Cores: Features 1536 processing cores, providing substantial parallel processing capabilities for both gaming and compute workloads.

Performance Overview

Clock Speeds: Boost clock reaches 880 MHz, delivering consistent high-performance gaming and rendering capabilities.

Compute Performance: Delivers 2.703 TFLOPS of floating-point processing power, making it suitable for both gaming and professional applications.

Texture Performance: With a texture fill rate of 84.48, this GPU excels at rendering detailed textures and complex visual effects.

Memory Configuration

Memory Specifications: Equipped with 2 GB of high-speed GDDR5 memory connected via a 256 Bit-bit memory bus.

Power and Efficiency

Power Consumption: Operates with a Total Graphics Power (TGP) of 550, achieving excellent power efficiency ratings.

Power Requirements: Requires 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin for stable operation, ensuring adequate power delivery for peak performance scenarios.

Advanced Features

Display and Connectivity

Display Outputs: Features 2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 2x mini-DisplayPort display connectors including 1 support for versatile multi-monitor setups.

Market Position and Value

Positioned in the Desktop market segment, Currently ranked #not in top-100 in popularity among enthusiasts and gamers, making it a competitive choice in its category.

Conclusion

The Radeon HD 6970 represents AMD's innovative approach to graphics technology. With its impressive power efficiency, generous memory allocation, this GPU is well-suited for demanding gaming scenarios, content creation, and professional workloads. Whether you're a competitive gamer, content creator, or enthusiast, the Radeon HD 6970 offers the performance and features needed to handle today's most demanding visual applications.