MSI GTX 970 OC

GTX 970

Last updated: September 15, 2025

Performance Overview

4.0
GB Memory
1178
MHz Boost
1.7K
Shader Cores
148
W TDP

Technical Specifications

Detailed technical specifications and performance characteristics

Basic Information

The MSI GTX 970 OC is a graphics processor manufactured by the manufacturer, designed as part of the GTX 970 series. Belonging to the desktop GPU category, it is optimized for desktop devices, offering reliable performance and efficiency for gaming and professional applications.

MSI GTX 970 OC
GTX 970
Desktop

Graphics Processor

The MSI GTX 970 OC features a sophisticated graphics processor built on the Maxwell 2.0 architecture using a 28nm manufacturing process by TSMC with approximately 5200 million transistors. This advanced design enables efficient processing of complex graphics workloads and modern gaming features.

GM204
Maxwell 2.0
28
5,200
13.1
398
TSMC

Memory

The MSI GTX 970 OC is equipped with 4GB GDDR5 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory interface providing 224.39999389648438GB/s of memory bandwidth. This memory configuration ensures smooth performance in high-resolution gaming and content creation tasks.

4,096
GDDR5
1,753
7
224.4
256

Render Configuration

The MSI GTX 970 OC features a powerful rendering engine with and 1664 shader cores, 56 render output units (ROPs), and 104 texture mapping units (TMUs). This comprehensive rendering configuration delivers excellent performance across a wide range of applications.

1,664
56
104

Clock Speeds

The MSI GTX 970 OC operates at a base clock speed of 1050MHz with the ability to boost up to 1178MHz under optimal conditions. This dynamic clock management ensures optimal performance while maintaining thermal efficiency.

1,050
1,178

Power Consumption

The MSI GTX 970 OC has a thermal design power (TDP) of 148 watts, indicating its power consumption characteristics and thermal requirements. This power profile makes it suitable for various system configurations and cooling solutions.

148

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