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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£390
  • Avg. price in US: ~$450
  • VRAM: 12 GB
  • Memory bus width: 192 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 245 W

XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

7.4

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

7.4

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very good
7.4

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

7.2

Performance

24.0%

6.1

Memory

12.0%

7.7

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.5

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.4

Design

4.0%

9.7

Connectivity & Media

Very good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 7.3
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    6.9

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    7.4

    VRAM

    20.0%

    7.1

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.4
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    7.4

    VRAM

    20.0%

    6.9

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 7.3
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    6.9

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    7.4

    VRAM

    10.0%

    7.1

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 7.2
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    6.9

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    7.4

    VRAM

    15.0%

    7.1

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 7.2
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    6.9

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    7.4

    VRAM

    20.0%

    7.1

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £390

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Verdict

The XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition is a mid-range graphics card built on the AMD RDNA 3 architecture, featuring 54 compute units, 3456 stream processors, and a boost clock speed of up to 2544 MHz. It is equipped with 12GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 432 GB/s, and includes 48MB of 2nd generation AMD Infinity Cache. Main pros include its exceptional 1440p gaming performance, efficient dual-fan cooling system, and modern connectivity with DisplayPort 2.1 support. However, potential cons include its large 2.5-slot physical footprint, increased fan noise under heavy stress, and a price point that often sits uncomfortably close to the more powerful RX 7800 XT.

Technical Specifications of graphics card XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

7.4
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a technical score of 7.36 points, which is higher than that of 56.2% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 57.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.4

Overall score

40.0%

8.5

Price

7.7
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.7 points, which is higher than 75.1% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

18,000 points
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition scores 18,000 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 60% of graphics cards and equal to 0.7% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

9,166 points
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition scores 9,166 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 49.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.7% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

41,059 points
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition scores 41,059 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 98.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

41,059 points
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition scores 41,059 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 99.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

35.17 TFLOPS
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition delivers 35.17 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 64% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

12 GB
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has 12 GB of VRAM, which is more than 45.5% of graphics cards and equal to 16% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 15.9% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

192 bit
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 50.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 18.8% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

432 GB/s
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition reaches 432 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 58.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.7% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

4.0
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.3% of graphics cards and equal to 52.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

12 Ultimate
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.6% of graphics cards and equal to 77.4% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.3
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 79.4% of graphics cards and equal to 15.7% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

2.1
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition supports DisplayPort 2.1, which is more advanced than on 67.5% of graphics cards and equal to 8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

80 Gbps
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition supports DisplayPort link rates up to 80 Gbps, which is faster than on 86.3% of graphics cards and equal to 13.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

245 W
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a TDP of 245 W, which is higher than that of 57% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.3% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

245 W
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition draws 245 W under peak load, which is higher than 55.3% of graphics cards and equal to 1.2% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

700 W
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition recommends a 700 W PSU, which is higher than that of 59.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.7% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

245 W
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a board power limit of 245 W, which is higher than that of 53.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.6% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

245 W
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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

283 x 125 x 52 mm
Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

283 mm
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition is 283 mm long, which is shorter than 50.4% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

125 mm
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition is 125 mm tall, which is shorter than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in height to 2.9% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2.5 slot/s
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition occupies 2.5 slot/s, which is slimmer than 36.3% of graphics cards and equal in width to 14.7% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

1,500 g
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition weighs 1,500 g, which is heavier than 73% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 1.3% of graphics cards.
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XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition vs the average graphics card

  • 32 more ROPs
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    What it is: Total number of render output units on the GPU
    When it matters: When you want more context on pixel output capacity, especially for high-resolution play and older raster-heavy engines.

    Importance: HIGH

    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.96 vs 64
  • 49.6% higher pixel rate
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (244.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (244.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.244.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 28.6% faster VRAM clock
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,250 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
    When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.

    Importance: LOW

    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,250 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.2250 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • 81.3% higher PassMark score
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (41,059 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
    What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
    When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

    Importance: LOW

    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (41,059 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.41059 points vs 22653 points
  • 14 more compute units
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has more compute units than the average graphics card (54 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has more compute units than the average graphics card (54 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.54 vs 40
  • 14 more ray tracing cores
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (54 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (54 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.54 vs 40
  • 44.2% higher texture rate
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (549.5 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (549.5 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.549.5 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 1.6% higher boost clock speed
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,544 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,544 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.2544 MHz vs 2505 MHz
  • 32 more ROPs
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 49.6% higher pixel rate
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (244.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
  • 81.3% higher PassMark score
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (41,059 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
  • 14 more compute units
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has more compute units than the average graphics card (54 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 14 more ray tracing cores
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (54 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
  • 44.2% higher texture rate
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (549.5 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
  • 1.6% higher boost clock speed
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,544 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
  • 55.8% higher FP32 performance
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (35.2 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
  • 32 more TMUs
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has more TMUs than the average graphics card (216 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 3.4x higher compute score
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a higher compute score than the average graphics card (41,059 points vs 12,074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,074 points.
  • 2.29x higher FP64 performance
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.1 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
  • 2.37x higher FP16 performance
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (70.3 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
  • 28.6% faster VRAM clock
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,250 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 12x more Infinity Cache
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (48 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).
  • Newer HDMI version
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 2.1).
  • 4x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a higher DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (80 Gbps vs 20 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 20 Gbps.

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Performance
Memory
Connectivity & Media
  • No CUDA support
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 25.8% lower base clock speed
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,425 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
  • 36 fewer AI cores
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (108 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 91.7% smaller L2 cache
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
  • 5.3% slower memory speed
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (18,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 3.6% lower memory bandwidth
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (432 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • No DLSS support
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
  • Older encoder generation
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (7 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • Older shader model
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
  • Narrower decode codec support
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
  • Narrower encode codec support
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • 1 fewer fans
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • 15 °C lower thermal ceiling
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
  • 14% higher TDP
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (245 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 7.7% higher PSU requirement
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (700 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 4.6 dB noisier under load
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (40 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
  • No RGB lighting
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 46.9% heavier card weight
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition is heavier than the average graphics card (1,500 g vs 1,021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,021 g.
  • No CUDA support
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports CUDA parallel computing platform
    When it matters: When your apps or AI tools specifically depend on the CUDA software stack.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.192 bit vs 256 bit
  • 1 fewer fans
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • No DLSS support
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports NVIDIA DLSS upscaling technology
    When it matters: When you play NVIDIA-supported games and want better frame rates at higher settings.

    Importance: LOW

    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 25.8% lower base clock speed
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,425 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,425 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.1425 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • No RGB lighting
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Includes customizable RGB lighting effects
    When it matters: When the GPU is part of a windowed build with synchronized lighting.

    Importance: LOW

    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 91.7% smaller L2 cache
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    What it is: Total size of the GPU’s L2 cache memory
    When it matters: When cache size can help the GPU feed data faster in demanding scenes.

    Importance: LOW

    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.2 MB vs 24 MB
  • 36 fewer AI cores
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (108 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    What it is: Number of tensor or AI processing cores
    When it matters: When AI features, frame generation, or creator tools use dedicated matrix hardware.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (108 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.108 vs 144
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What customers like about XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition?

  • Excellent performance for 1080p and high-refresh 1440p gaming
  • Effective dual-fan cooling system that keeps temperatures stable
  • Generally quiet operation even under load
  • Solid build quality with a high-end feel and no noticeable PCB flex
  • Good value for money when found at or below MSRP
  • Efficient undervolting potential for improved power management
  • Includes a physical dual BIOS switch for performance or quiet modes

What customers dislike about XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7700 XT Core Edition?

  • Large physical size (2.5-slot) can be difficult to fit in smaller cases
  • Ray tracing performance lags significantly behind Nvidia competitors
  • FSR upscaling quality is often viewed as inferior to Nvidia's DLSS
  • High power consumption compared to similarly performing GeForce cards
  • Struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K resolution
  • Price point is often too close to the more powerful RX 7800 XT
  • Limited overclocking headroom according to some testers

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