AMD Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition
The AMD Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition was released in 2012 as part of the Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition generation. It features 3 GB of video memory. The initial launch price for this card was approximately $500.
Atlas performance index11 model estimate
Ranks #635 of 1051 rated GPUs. Fastest GPU we rate: 800.
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| Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Family | Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition |
| Released | 2012 |
| Video memory | 3 GB |
| Base clock | 1000 MHz |
| Boost clock | 250 MHz |
| Power (TDP) | 15 W |
| Process | – |
| Launch price | $500 |
| Atlas performance index | 11 model estimate |
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