AMD Radeon HD 7970 Database - Specs, information & files

AMD Radeon HD 7970

Specs, info and data

The GPU Database

Featuring 280+ GPU models — and growing.

Database > GPUs > AMD Radeon HD 7970

AMD Radeon HD 7970

The Radeon HD 7970 is a consumer-grade GPU from AMD's Southern Islands series, built on the GCN 1.0 architecture using the Tahiti chip. Equipped with 3 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 384-bit bus, it delivers 264.0 GB/s of bandwidth at 5.5 Gbps.

Launched on 8 Jan, 2012, the Radeon HD 7970 carried a starting price of $549.

GPUs.net

Information
PlatformConsumer
ArchitectureGCN 1.0
GenerationSouthern Islands
Previous GenNorthern Islands
Next GenSea Islands
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16
Core
NameTahiti
FoundryTSMC
Process Node28 nm
Transistors4313 million
Die Size352.0 mm²
Density12.3 /mm²
GPU Core Config
Cores2048
TMUs128
Compute Units32
ROPs32
Memory
TechnologyGDDR5
Size3 GB
Bus384 bit
Bandwidth264.0 GB/s
Speed5.5 Gbps

Information
Platform	Consumer
Architecture	GCN 1.0
Generation	Southern Islands
Previous Gen	Northern Islands
Next Gen	Sea Islands
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16

Core
Name	Tahiti
Foundry	TSMC
Process Node	28 nm
Transistors	4313 million
Die Size	352.0 mm²
Density	12.3 /mm²

GPU Core Config
Cores	2048
TMUs	128
Compute Units	32
ROPs	32

Memory
Technology	GDDR5
Size	3 GB
Bus	384 bit
Bandwidth	264.0 GB/s
Speed	5.5 Gbps

Clocks
Base clock925 MHz
Memory Clock1375 MHz
Power
6-pin1
8-pin1
TDP250 w
Recommended PSU600 w
Display
HDMI1 1.4
Mini DisplayPort2
DVI1
Dimensions
Slots2
Length275 mm
Height111 mm
Width38 mm

Clocks
Base clock	925 MHz
Memory Clock	1375 MHz

Power
6-pin	1
8-pin	1
TDP	250 w
Recommended PSU	600 w

Display
HDMI	1 1.4
Mini DisplayPort	2
DVI	1

Dimensions
Slots	2
Length	275 mm
Height	111 mm
Width	38 mm

Models

GPU▲	Boost Clock▲	Slots▲	Length▲	Height▲	Width▲
Asus ROG Matrix HD 7970 Platinum MATRIX-HD7970-P-3GD5	1100 MHz	3	279 mm
Asus ROG Matrix HD 7970 MATRIX-HD7970-3GD5	1050 MHz	3	279 mm
MSI Radeon HD 7970 LIGHTNING BE R7970 LIGHTNING BE	1150 MHz	2	305 mm	135 mm	40 mm

Disclaimer! Hashrate.no utilizes some affiliate and referral links which may generate a small commission. Thanks for supporting us! We also use cookies to track users' input, like, but not limited to power cost, sorting, filters, and prices. We make no warranties of any kind in relation to our content, including but not limited to accuracy and updatedness. Hashrate.no are NOT responsible for any damage; always set your overclock at YOUR own risk and please gain knowledge and do your research! We are not responsible for external links and information that is found there. © Lineo AS 2021-2026