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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4 GB reference

2014; Maxwell GM204; 1,664 CUDA cores.

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Recorded specifications

Catalog identityNVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4 GB reference
Model-specific specification2014; Maxwell GM204; 1,664 CUDA cores; 4 GB GDDR5 on 256-bit bus (3.5 GB + separately addressed 0.5 GB segment); PCIe 3.0 x16; 145 W; reference 2 x 6-pin.
Vendor-first catalogNVIDIA vendor directory
Model-family indexNVIDIA vendor directory

Compatibility and maintenance

Identify GTX 970 vs GTX 980 by label/device ID. Check both 6-pin leads and side clearance; partner dimensions differ. Preserve matching VBIOS because 3.5+0.5 GB memory segmentation is configuration-specific.

Sources & further reading

  1. TechPowerUp GeForce GTX 970 specificationsModel/family technical or historical reference; confirm the exact board revision and OEM label.
  2. UFD Tech — GTX 970.... 10 Years LaterIndependent video review; treat as supplementary context, not primary manufacturer documentation.