HD 7970M X2 2 GB for Blender
GCN 1.0 GPU with 2 GB VRAM, below Blender’s recommended 8 GB. Check scene memory needs and GPU compatibility before buying.
Last updated: September 23, 2026
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- Blender Cycles score
- Unavailable
- VRAM
- 2 GB
- Below Blender’s recommended VRAM
- Released
- 2012
- Render support
- OpenCL
- Power draw (TDP)
- 200 W
Technical specifications
GPU
- ArchitectureGCN 1.0
- Stream processors1280
Memory
- TypeGDDR5
- Bandwidth153.6 GB/s
- Bus width256-bit
Clocks & manufacturing
- Boost clock850 MHz
- Base clock850 MHz
- Process size28 nm
- GPU chipWimbledon
Power & PSU sources
GPU power ratings
TDP: 200 W
Secondary source: RightNow GPU Database / TechPowerUp ↗ · Checked Sep 23, 2026 · Reference card
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HD 7970M X2 2 GB Blender benchmarks
Estimated time to render one benchmark frame · Lower is faster.
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About these estimates
Times estimate one frame of each benchmark scene from the same runs, Blender version and backend as the displayed Cycles score. The calculation uses 240 samples for Junkshop, 256 for Monster and 300 for Classroom, plus a 19% estimation buffer. Actual project render times vary. Results from different Blender versions may not be directly comparable.
Is HD 7970M X2 2 GB good for Blender?
A concise editorial read on where this GPU looks strong, the tradeoffs to keep in mind, and who it suits best.
Tradeoffs to know
- Meets Blender’s 2 GB VRAM minimum but falls below its 8 GB recommendation for Windows/Linux. Usability depends on GPU and driver compatibility and your scene’s memory needs.
Who should choose it
- GCN 1.0 GPU with 2 GB VRAM, below Blender’s recommended 8 GB. Check scene memory needs and GPU compatibility before buying.