XFX Radeon RX 9070 Swift 16GB GDDR6 Black
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC 8GB GDDR6
What Buyers Say
XFX Radeon RX 9070 Swift 16GB GDDR6 Black
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
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC 8GB GDDR6
The GIGABYTE RTX 3070 Gaming OC is widely praised for its strong performance, excellent cooling, and solid build quality, making it a great upgrade from older GPUs like the GTX 1080 or 980 Ti. Users appreciate its quiet operation and ability to handle 1080p and 1440p gaming with ease. However, the RGB software is a common complaint, with some users experiencing conflicts with SteamVR or finding it clunky. Overall, the hardware is highly recommended, but the software leaves room for improvement.
Pros
- Excellent performance
- Great cooling
- Solid build quality
- Quiet operation
- Good value for money
Cons
- RGB software issues
- Software conflicts with SteamVR
- Power connector issues
- PSU fan noise in H1 case
Scores
Specifications
| XFX Radeon RX 9070 Swift | Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | Radeon RX 9070 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
| Brand | AMD | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | RDNA 4 | Ampere |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 4★ | 8 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | No data | |
| Stream Processors | No data | |
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 56★ | 40 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 72.25★ | 15.970000267028809 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 36.130001068115234★ | 15.970000267028809 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 245 | 220★ |
| Recommended PSU | 800 | 650★ |
| Power Connectors | 3 x 8-Pin | 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 4.0 |
| DisplayPort | 3★ | 2 |
| HDMI | 1 | 2★ |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 325 | 286★ |
| Slot Width | 3.5 | 2.5★ |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Weight | 2.09 kg | 1.20 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 | DLSS |
| AV1 Encode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VR Ready | ✓ | ✓ |
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| RGB | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
XFX Radeon RX 9070 Swift 16GB GDDR6 Black
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (86th percentile)86th %ile
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC 8GB GDDR6
- Strong thermal (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
- Strong affordability (74th percentile)
Pricing
XFX Radeon RX 9070 Swift 16GB GDDR6 Black
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC 8GB GDDR6
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 39 specs.
