XFX Radeon RX 9070 Swift 16GB GDDR6
The RDNA 4 architecture and 16GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus drive strong 4K gaming, backed by a 2700MHz boost clock and PCIe 5.0 interface. Its white design and 3.5-slot cooler provide a distinct aesthetic and effective thermal management, while AMD Infinity Cache reduces latency for responsive gameplay. This card is best for 4K gamers seeking high frame rates without stepping up to the flagship tier.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong thermal (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong compute (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong ai (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile) 82nd
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q2 202695/100
Buyers praise the GPU's cool and quiet operation, strong performance at 1440p/4K, and excellent build quality. Some note Linux driver issues and large size.
- Runs cool and quiet, even under heavy load; fans often idle.
- Excellent performance at 1440p and 4K, high FPS in AAA titles.
- Premium build quality with large heatsink and easy fan access.
- Linux gaming had driver issues; OBS encoder not as good as Nvidia.
- Q1 202695/100
Buyers praise the RX 9070 XT for excellent performance, cool and quiet operation, and strong value. Some note initial driver issues and high price, but overall satisfaction is high.
- Excellent performance, runs games at high FPS in 1440p and 4K, handles ray tracing well.
- Runs cool and quiet, with temps under 70°C and minimal fan noise even under load.
- Some initial driver issues reported, resolved after updates; price considered high by a few.
- Great build quality, attractive design, and effective RGB lighting.
Based on 44 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Chipset
| GPU Chipset | Radeon RX 9070 |
| Brand | AMD |
| Architecture | RDNA 4 |
| Class | consumer |
| Process | 4 |
Memory
| VRAM | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256 |
| Bandwidth | 644.6 |
Compute
| Stream Processors | 3584 |
| Tensor Cores | 112 |
| RT Cores | 56 |
| Base Clock | 1440 |
| Boost Clock | 2700 |
| FP16 TFLOPS | 72.25 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 36.13 |
Performance
| PassMark G3D | 25422 |
| GPU Compute | 14794 |
Power & Cooling
| TDP | 245 |
| Recommended PSU | 800 |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 |
Connectivity
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 |
| DisplayPort | 3 |
| HDMI | 1 |
| Max Displays | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 8K (4320p) |
Physical
| Length | 325 |
| Slot Width | 3.5 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Weight | 2.1 kg / 4.6 lbs |
Features
| Ray Tracing | Yes |
| Upscaling | AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 |
| VR Ready | Yes |
| DirectX | 12 |
| RGB | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | XFX Radeon RX 9070 Swift | ASUS ProArt RTX 5080 | Gigabyte AERO GV-N5080AERO OC-16GD | MSI Ventus RTX 5070 Ti 16G VENTUS 3X PZ OC | ZOTAC AMP Extreme Infinity ZT-B50800B-10P | PNY ARGB OC VCG508016TFXXPB1-O |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Radeon RX 9070 | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Vram | 16GB GDDR6 | 16GB GDDR7 | 16GB GDDR7 | 16GB GDDR7 | 16GB GDDR7 | 16GB GDDR7 |
| Boost Clock Mhz | 2700 | 2730 | 2730 | 2482 | 2670 | 2620 |
| Tdp W | 245 | 150 | 360 | 300 | 360 | 360 |
| Memory Bus Bits | 256 | 256 | 256 | 256 | 256 | 256 |
| Ray Tracing | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| GPU Class | consumer | consumer | consumer | consumer | consumer | consumer |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AI | Rt | Vram | Raster | Compute | Feature | Efficiency | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFX Radeon RX 9070 Swift | 83 | 73.3 | 74.9 | 69 | 86.8 | 79.1 | 63.1 | 82 | 66.8 |
| ASUS ProArt RTX 5080 Compare | 86.7 | 95.8 | 88.3 | 94.6 | 97.2 | 96.4 | 97.4 | 98.6 | 95.4 |
| Gigabyte AERO GV-N5080AERO OC-16GD Compare | 86.7 | 95.8 | 88.3 | 94.6 | 97.2 | 96.4 | 57.6 | 94 | 88.9 |
| MSI Ventus RTX 5070 Ti 16G VENTUS 3X PZ OC Compare | 80.6 | 92.5 | 85.1 | 88.8 | 93 | 96.4 | 69 | 94 | 88.9 |
| ZOTAC AMP Extreme Infinity ZT-B50800B-10P Compare | 86.7 | 97.6 | 88.3 | 94.6 | 97.2 | 96.4 | 57.6 | 94 | 99.1 |
| PNY ARGB OC VCG508016TFXXPB1-O Compare | 86.7 | 97.6 | 88.3 | 94.6 | 97.2 | 96.4 | 57.6 | 94 | 82.6 |
Usage Scores
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