[ MODERN PCI EXPRESS GRAPHICS // IDENTIFIED COMPONENT ]
AMD Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3 GB
Tahiti XT2 / GCN 1.0, 2012. This entry identifies one specific product configuration; closely named models and partner-board variants are distinguished below.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION: GHz Edition and original 925 MHz HD 7970 differ in clocking. Partner boards change cooler, outputs, clocks, power, and dimensions; do not apply reference limits universally.
Recorded specifications
| Cataloged product | AMD Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3 GB |
|---|---|
| Generation / chip | Tahiti XT2 / GCN 1.0, 2012 |
| Core & memory | Tahiti XT2; 2048 stream processors; 3 GB GDDR5; 384-bit bus; 1050 MHz GHz Edition boost; 250 W typical board power. |
| Host interface & I/O | PCI Express 3.0 x16; reference board has one 8-pin and one 6-pin power plug; DVI, HDMI, and two Mini DisplayPort outputs. |
| Variant boundary | GHz Edition and original 925 MHz HD 7970 differ in clocking. Partner boards change cooler, outputs, clocks, power, and dimensions; do not apply reference limits universally. |
| Archive record | Photograph label and PCB revision; record BIOS, driver version, adapters, physical condition, and source-document revision used to verify specimen. |
Compatibility & service notes
Tahiti generation, not later R9 280X rebrand or RX 7000 series. Reference design has four display outputs.
Confirm model and BIOS clocks. Inspect power sockets, fan bearings, and memory thermals; record dual-BIOS switch position before servicing.
- Check slot signaling, keying, lane width, auxiliary power, clearance, and PSU requirements; physical insertion alone does not prove compatibility.
- Use drivers supporting this device ID and OS release. Preserve original driver/firmware before updates and record source.
- Do not energize cards with cracks, corrosion, damaged power sockets, obstructed fans, or suspected shorts; inspect before bench testing.
Manufacturer & standards sources
- AMD Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition archived product pageUse alongside the exact board label and revision; archived family data may not describe every OEM implementation.
- PCI-SIG PCI Express standardsUse alongside the exact board label and revision; archived family data may not describe every OEM implementation.
- Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition specsUse alongside the exact board label and revision; archived family data may not describe every OEM implementation.
- Nicolas11x12 — GIGABYTE AMD Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB GDDR5 Graphics Card ReviewIndependent video review; treat as supplementary context, not primary manufacturer documentation.
Specifications describe the cataloged reference configuration only. Manufacturer manuals and physical product label take precedence for a specific OEM revision.