XFX Radeon RX 9070 Swift 16GB GDDR6
ASUS GeForce RTX 4060 Dual 8GB GDDR6
Grab the XFX if you want serious 1440p or 4K gaming, AI/LLM work, or just the best raw performance per dollar. The 16GB of VRAM alone makes it future-proof in ways the 4060 can't touch.
Pick the ASUS if you're on a strict budget, play at 1080p, and want a compact card that sips power. It's a solid upgrade from older GPUs like the GTX 1060, but don't expect 4K miracles.
Key Differences
- VRAM is the headline: 16GB on the XFX vs 8GB on the ASUS. That's the difference between comfortably running modern titles at 1440p/4K and hitting a wall when textures max out.
- Memory bandwidth tells the same story. The XFX pushes 644.6 GB/s on a 256-bit bus while the ASUS manages 272 GB/s on a 128-bit bus. More than double the data throughput.
- Raw compute is a blowout. The XFX hits 36.13 FP32 TFLOPS vs 15.11 on the ASUS. PassMark agrees: 25,422 vs 19,537. The XFX is simply a faster GPU.
- Ray tracing and AI scores favor the XFX heavily. 82 vs 56 for ray tracing and 70 vs 30 for AI/LLM workloads. The XFX has 56 RT cores and 112 tensor cores to the ASUS's 24 and 96.
- Real-world sentiment is close, but the XFX has a catch. Owners love its cool, quiet operation and value, but it's a chonker. The massive heatsink means it won't fit in smaller cases. The ASUS runs hotter than 3-fan variants but fits in compact builds and is dead reliable.
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
ASUS GeForce RTX 4060 Dual 8GB GDDR6
The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4060 is highly praised as a great 1080p card with excellent price-to-performance ratio. Users report smooth gaming, easy installation, and no issues over months of use. It runs hotter than 3-fan variants but is considered a solid upgrade from older GPUs like the GTX 1060.
Pros
- Excellent 1080p performance
- Great price-to-performance ratio
- Easy installation
- Reliable and stable
- Compact size fits well
Cons
- Runs hotter than 3-fan variants
- Not ideal for 4K gaming
- Limited for high-end 1440p
Scores
Specifications
| XFX Radeon RX 9070 Swift | ASUS GeForce RTX 4060 Dual | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | Radeon RX 9070 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
| Brand | AMD | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | RDNA 4 | Ada Lovelace |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 4★ | 5 |
| 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★ | 24 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 72.25★ | 15.109999656677246 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 36.130001068115234★ | 15.109999656677246 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 245 | 115★ |
| Recommended PSU | 800 | 300★ |
| Power Connectors | 3 x 8-Pin | — |
| Cooler | Triple Fan★ | Dual Fan |
| Fans | 3★ | 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 4.0 |
| DisplayPort | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 8K (4320p) |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 325 | 225★ |
| Slot Width | 3.5 | 2★ |
| Form Factor | ATX | — |
| Weight | 1.50 kg | 0.64 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 | DLSS 3 |
| 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
ASUS GeForce RTX 4060 Dual 8GB GDDR6
- Strong efficiency (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong feature (73rd percentile)
- Below average ai (33rd percentile)
- Below average vram (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 39 specs.
