XFX Radeon RX 9070 Swift 16GB GDDR6
Intel Arc B580 12GB GDDR6
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
Intel Arc B580 12GB GDDR6
The Intel Arc B580 Limited Edition is widely praised as an outstanding value GPU, especially for 1440p gaming and creative workloads. Users highlight its 12GB VRAM, improving driver support, and quiet operation. A few concerns include a potentially opened package and the need for lower settings in the most demanding games, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- 12GB VRAM at this price point
- Improving driver support
- Quiet operation
- Good 1440p gaming performance
Cons
- Package arrived opened or resealed
- Not for highest settings in demanding games
- Driver support still maturing
- Free game offer required EA app
Scores
Specifications
| XFX Radeon RX 9070 Swift | Intel Arc B580 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | Radeon RX 9070 | Arc B580 |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Architecture | RDNA 4 | Xe2 |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 4★ | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| Stream Processors | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 56★ | 20 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 72.25★ | 55.29999923706055 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 36.130001068115234★ | 27.649999618530273 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 245 | 190★ |
| Recommended PSU | 800 | 600★ |
| Power Connectors | 3 x 8-Pin | 1x 8-Pin PCI Connector |
| Cooler | Triple Fan★ | Dual Fan |
| Fans | 3★ | 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 4.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 0★ |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 325 | 272★ |
| Slot Width | 3.5 | 2★ |
| Form Factor | ATX | Full Height |
| Weight | 1.50 kg★ | 1.82 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 | XeSS |
| AV1 Encode | ✓ | ✓ |
| VR Ready | ✓★ | — |
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 |
| 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 compute (87th percentile)87th %ile
Intel Arc B580 12GB GDDR6
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong feature (73rd percentile)
Pricing
XFX Radeon RX 9070 Swift 16GB GDDR6 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 39 specs.
