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Dual-slot graphics card with black shroud and single fan

XFX

XFX Radeon HD 5970 2GB Black Edition graphics card

SKU CH-DTJZ-0GNN2

Dual-GPU Radeon 5970 graphics card with 2 GB of GDDR5 memory in a single-fan Black Edition design

  • Graphics processorRadeon HD 5970
  • Memory capacity2 GB
  • Type of memoryGDDR5
  • Cooling solutionSingle Fan
  • Chipset makerAMD
  • Graphics seriesAMD Radeon HD 5000 series
  • Dual-GPU performance from the Radeon HD 5970
  • 2GB GDDR5 memory for high-resolution textures
  • Black Edition design with single-fan cooling
  • AMD Radeon HD 5000 series architecture
  • SLI-ready for multi-card configurations

Dual-GPU Black Edition card

The XFX Radeon HD 5970 Black Edition is a dual-GPU graphics card built on the AMD Radeon HD 5000 series architecture. It carries 2GB of GDDR5 memory and uses a single-fan cooler in a compact Black Edition design. The board is identified by part number HD-597A-CN.

Suited for legacy dual-GPU builds

This card suits enthusiasts maintaining or restoring a system from the Radeon HD 5000 era that can accommodate a dual-GPU board with a single-slot cooler profile. Builders who need modern driver support, higher memory capacity, or current display outputs should look at newer hardware.

Dual-GPU on one board

The deciding specification is the dual-GPU configuration on a single card, which delivers the performance profile of the Radeon HD 5970 without requiring a multi-card CrossFire setup. This determines whether your motherboard and power supply can support the board.

How it compares

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Price $163.99
Cheaper than about 79% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 2 GB
Lower than about 95% of the 3,563 comparable items (median 8 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameXFX
Product lineBlack Edition
Model nameHD-597A-CN
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR5
Graphics
Graphics processorRadeon HD 5970
Memory capacity2 GB
Chipset makerAMD
Graphics seriesAMD Radeon HD 5000 series
More details
Cooling solutionSingle Fan

Questions about this item

Which version of the Radeon HD 5970 should I choose?

The Black Edition HD-597A-CN is the only version listed, featuring 2GB GDDR5 memory and a single-fan cooler.

What does the 2GB GDDR5 memory mean once installed?

It provides a 2GB frame buffer for textures and geometry at GDDR5 speeds, shared across the dual-GPU design of the HD 5970.

What interface does the HD 5970 use and what does it cap in practice?

The card uses the PCI Express interface native to the Radeon HD 5000 series, limiting bandwidth to that generation's lane speeds.

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