Radeon HD 6970 2GB GDDR5
2GB GDDR5. Documented release: .
THE RECORDED NUMBERS
HD 6970 2GB GDDR5 benchmark
- Benchmark FPS at 1080p
- 33 FPS
- Our rating
- 33 /100
- HD6970s we've tested
- 1
- Recorded benchmark rank
- #169 of 257 variants
Shared family total: Radeon HD 6970 2GB.
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The verdict
The 2GB HD 6970 introduced Cayman's revised shader design at the top of AMD's single-GPU range. It met the GTX 570 more closely than the faster GTX 580, leaving a credible but qualified flagship verdict.
GPUsed Legend Rating
6.2 /10Our editorial rating of its legacy and character. It is separate from benchmark performance and is not an audience vote.
THE EXACT VERSION
Identity and release
- Model
- Radeon HD 6970 2GB GDDR5
- Memory
- 2GB GDDR5
- Documented release
- Release event
- first documented retail availability
- Release scope
- worldwide or general board-partner channel as stated by AMD
Exact 2GB GDDR5 Cayman configuration matches the earlier reviewed radeon-hd-6970-2gb profile; keep one shared editorial assessment.
A board-specific test SKU is not supplied with this profile. It identifies the recorded GPU variant; a particular card’s dimensions, cooler and power connections need their own check.
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HD 6970 2GB GDDR5 comparisons
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Profile sources
Reviewed . The release date above uses the documented event and scope shown in this profile.
- Source 1: ir.amd.com Release reference
- Source 2: techspot.com
Profile references support the identity and editorial context. The benchmark FPS and historical quantities are GPUsed’s supplied records.