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The Bottom Line

The dual-GPU ATI Radeon HD 5970 is the current king of graphics cards, delivering front-of-the-pack performance in every benchmark test. But its sky-high price—and uncommon length—may be prohibitive for many.

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Pros & Cons

    • Outstanding graphics performance.
    • DirectX 11, Eyefinity support.
    • Extremely expensive.
    • May not fit in all cases.
    • Requires a hefty power supply.

ATI Radeon 5970 Specs

GPU Engine Clock Speed: 725
Memory Clock Speed: 1.0
No. DVI Output(s): 2
System Interface: PCIe
Video Outputs: HDMI
Video Outputs: VGA

Editor's Note: Product not yet tested. The following description is from the manufacturer.

Engineered for speed, the ATI Radeon HD 5970 delivers an unrivaled HD gaming experience so you can play the latest, most demanding HD titles like never before. Featuring cutting-edge graphic, display and memory technology, 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.

For more on the ATI Radeon HD 5970, check out our sister site Extremetech.com

Final Thoughts

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The dual-GPU ATI Radeon HD 5970 is the current king of graphics cards, delivering front-of-the-pack performance in every benchmark test. But its sky-high price—and uncommon length—may be prohibitive for many.

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