GeForce GTX 970 GPU

Maxwell Architecture

Utilizes NVIDIA's efficient Maxwell design with 1664 CUDA cores organized into streaming multiprocessors for parallel processing of graphics tasks.

CUDA Core Processing

Executes thousands of threads simultaneously across 13 streaming multiprocessors, handling vertex shading, pixel rendering, and compute workloads.

GPU Boost Technology

Dynamically boosts clock speeds from 1050 MHz base to 1178 MHz (or higher on custom models) based on temperature and power limits.

Memory Subsystem

Employs 4GB GDDR5 memory at 7 Gbps effective speed with 224 GB/s bandwidth for fast texture loading and frame buffer operations.

Multi-Rendering Pipeline

Features 104 TMUs for texture mapping and 56 ROPs for pixel output, enabling high fill rates of 66 GPixel/s and 123 GTexel/s.

PCIe 3.0 Interface

Connects via PCIe 3.0 x16 slot for high-speed data transfer between GPU and CPU, supporting SLI for multi-GPU configurations.

Power & Thermal Management

Consumes 145W TDP with dual 6-pin connectors and advanced cooling solutions like Twin Frozr for sustained performance.

Display Outputs

Supports HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2, and DVI for multi-monitor setups up to 4K resolution via HDMI/DP.

Compute Architecture

• GPU Architecture: NVIDIA Maxwell
• CUDA Cores: 1,664
• Manufacturing Process: 28 nm
• Base Clock Speed: 1,050 MHz
• Boost Clock Speed: Up to 1,178 MHz

Memory & Bandwidth

• GPU Memory: 4 GB GDDR5
• Memory Interface: 256-bit
• Memory Bandwidth: Up to 224 GB/s
• Memory Clock Speed: 7.0 Gbps

Performance Capabilities

• Single-Precision Performance: Up to 3.9 TFLOPS
• Double-Precision Performance: Limited (consumer-grade GPU)
• Texture Units: 104
• ROPs: 56

Graphics & Display Support

• Maximum Digital Resolution: 5120 × 3200
• Multi-Display Support: Up to 4 Displays
• Supported APIs: DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan

Power & Thermal

• Thermal Design Power (TDP): 145 W
• Power Connectors: 2 × 6-pin
• Recommended System Power: 500 W

Virtualization & Compute Use Cases

• GPU Virtualization: Limited (no SR-IOV support)
• Suitable Workloads:
• Entry-level AI/ML experimentation
• Graphics rendering and visualization
• Video encoding and transcoding
• Development and testing environments
• Cloud-based VDI and light compute workloads

Maxwell Architecture

GeForce GTX 970 GPU leverages NVIDIA's efficient Maxwell architecture for superior performance-per-watt in gaming and compute tasks.

1664 CUDA Cores

GeForce GTX 970 GPU features 1664 CUDA cores enabling parallel processing for smooth 1080p and 1440p gaming experiences.

4GB GDDR5 Memory

GeForce GTX 970 GPU includes 4GB GDDR5 VRAM on a 256-bit bus delivering 224 GB/s bandwidth for texture-heavy applications.

Boost Clock Performance

GeForce GTX 970 GPU reaches up to 1178 MHz boost clock providing 3.9 TFLOPS FP32 compute for demanding graphics workloads.

Multi-Display Support

GeForce GTX 970 GPU supports HDMI, DisplayPort, and DVI outputs for up to 4K resolution across multiple monitors.

Energy Efficient Design

GeForce GTX 970 GPU operates at just 145W TDP making it suitable for compact builds with dual 6-pin power connectors.

Advanced Cooling Solutions

GeForce GTX 970 GPU variants feature dual-fan coolers like ACX 2.0 for quiet operation and sustained boost clocks.

SLI Compatibility

GeForce GTX 970 GPU supports NVIDIA SLI for multi-GPU configurations doubling performance in supported games.

DirectX 12 Ready

GeForce GTX 970 GPU handles modern APIs including DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL 4.6 for future-proof gaming.