VisionTek

VisionTek ATI Radeon HD 5970 2 GB GDDR5 PCI Express Graphics Card 900305

Name: VisionTek ATI Radeon HD 5970 2 GB GDDR5 PCI Express Graphics Card 900305
Brand: VisionTek
SKU: B003VN5OHC

Bottom line: The VisionTek ATI Radeon HD 5970 2 GB GDDR5 PCI Express Graphics Card is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro graphics cards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-06

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 2 GB with high speed GDDR5 memory

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying

Manufacturer description

The ATI Radeon HD 5970 delivers an unrivaled HD gaming experience so you can play the latest, most demanding HD titles like never before.1,2 Engineered for speed, this next-generation powerhouse delivers unprecedented performance straight out of the box. Unlocked, this graphics card has massive headroom so you can take control and push your hardware to its full potential!3 Expand your visual real estate across up to three displays and get lost in the action with ATI Eyefinity Technology.4 Using ATI Stream technology, accelerate even the most demanding applications and do more than ever with…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored VisionTek ATI Radeon HD 5970 2 GB GDDR5 PCI Express Graphics Card… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics cards category. VisionTek's retro graphics cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro graphics cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

2 GB with high speed GDDR5 memory
Dual 2nd generation TeraScale engines with 3200 stream processors and more than 4.64 teraFLOPS of compute power
With ATI Eyefinity technology get the ultimate immersive gaming experience innovative wrap around’ multi-display capabilities
ATI CrossFireX technology in dual-mode offers advanced scalability
With full DirectX 11 support, play the latest HD games with unrivaled visual quality, astonishing realism and ultra-fast frame rates.

Full Specifications

Brand	VisionTek
Model Name	ATI Radeon HD 5970
Model Number	900305
Mfr Part Number	900305
Video Processor	AMD
Antenna Location	Gaming
Graphics Card Ram	2 GB
Graphics Ram Size	2 GB
Graphics Ram Type	GDDR5
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Memory Clock Speed	6000 MHz
Graphics Coprocessor	AMD
Graphics Description	ATI Radeon HD 5970 2 GB GDDR5
Warranty Description	3 Year Limited Warranty
Video Output Interface	DVI, HDMI
Graphics Card Interface	PCI
Graphics Processor Manufacturer	AMD
Global Trade Identification Number	00784090025838

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