XFX Radeon RX 9070 Swift 16GB GDDR6
MSI GeForce GT 1030 4GB GDDR4
What Buyers Say
XFX Radeon RX 9070 Swift 16GB GDDR6
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this GPU, praising its cool and quiet operation, strong performance, and excellent value. The card is described as a 'chonker' with a massive heatsink, so case compatibility is a common concern. One user noted initial Linux driver issues that were resolved with a newer kernel, and another mentioned the encoder in Linux isn't as good as Nvidia's.
Pros
- Runs cool and quiet
- Excellent performance
- Great value for money
- Easy installation
- Premium build quality
Cons
- Large size may not fit all cases
- Linux driver issues initially
- Linux encoder not as good as Nvidia
MSI GeForce GT 1030 4GB GDDR4
The NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 is praised for boosting older PCs affordably, especially for handling 4K video playback and everyday tasks. It's fanless and silent, making it ideal for home theater PCs or light productivity, but multiple reviewers note it is not suitable for modern gaming. Verified buyers highlight easy installation and reliable performance with no overheating.
Pros
- Easy installation
- Silent fanless operation
- Handles 4K video playback
- Affordable upgrade for old PCs
- No overheating issues
Cons
- Not suitable for modern gaming
- Outdated for demanding applications
Scores
Specifications
| XFX Radeon RX 9070 Swift | MSI GeForce GT 1030 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | Radeon RX 9070 | GeForce GT 1030 |
| Brand | AMD | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | RDNA 4 | Pascal |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 4★ | 14 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR4 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| Stream Processors | No data | |
| Tensor Cores | No data | |
| RT Cores | 56★ | — |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 72.25★ | — |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 36.130001068115234★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | No data | |
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 245 | 30★ |
| Recommended PSU | 800 | 200★ |
| Power Connectors | 3 x 8-Pin | — |
| Cooler | Triple Fan★ | Single Fan |
| Fans | 3★ | 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 3.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 3★ | 1 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| Max Displays | 4★ | — |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 325★ | — |
| Slot Width | 3.5★ | — |
| Form Factor | ATX | Low Profile |
| Weight | 1.50 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Upscaling | AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 | — |
| AV1 Encode | ✓★ | — |
| VR Ready | ✓★ | — |
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | — |
| RGB | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
XFX Radeon RX 9070 Swift 16GB GDDR6
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (87th percentile)87th %ile
MSI GeForce GT 1030 4GB GDDR4
- Strong affordability (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average compute (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average vram (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average rt (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average feature (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 23 of 38 specs.