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XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7800 XT Core Edition Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£490VRAM:16 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):263 W

XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7800 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.

XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7800 XT Core Edition
8.0/10

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 10
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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 distribution
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â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

90%

8.0

Technical score

10%

8.5

User score

â–²Better than 68% of graphics cards
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 10
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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 distribution
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â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

7.9

Price

â–²Better than 88%
8.0

Technical score

Technical score
8.0/ 10
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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 distribution
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â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components

44%

7.3

Performance

24%

8.4

Memory

12%

7.6

Power & Cooling

11%

9.3

Platform & Features

5%

7.9

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity & Media

â–²Better than 67%
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 10
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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 distribution
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â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

7.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 71%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7800 XT Core Edition

Technical score
Technical score
8.0/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components:

44%

7.3

Performance

24%

8.4

Memory

12%

7.6

Power & Cooling

11%

9.3

Platform & Features

5%

7.9

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity & Media

8.0
User score
User score
8.5/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

7.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.5
Popularity
Popularity
7.5/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Popularity:
XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7800 XT Core Edition has a popularity score of 7.5 points, which is higher than that of 70% of products in this category.
7.5
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components:

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

7.9

Price

8.0
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
19,806 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 19,806 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 64.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
11,172 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 11,172 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 58.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
24,280 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 24,280 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 55.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
13,801 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 13,801 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 53.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
37.32 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 37.32 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 68.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
16 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 GB
This graphics card has 16 GB of VRAM, which is more than 61.5% of graphics cards and equal to 28.6% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6
GDDR version
GDDR6
This graphics card uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 15.9% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
256 bit
Market range: <64 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.9% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
624 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 624 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 64.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.6% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.3% of graphics cards and equal to 52.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card 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
1.3
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 79.4% of graphics cards and equal to 15.7% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card 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
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card 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
7680x4320
This graphics card 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
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
2.1
This graphics card 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
13.5 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 13.5 Gbps, which is slower than on 60.9% of graphics cards and equal to 1.9% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
263 W
Market range: <60 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 263 W, which is higher than that of 65.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
263 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 263 W under peak load, which is higher than 62.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
700 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card 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
302 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 302 W, which is higher than that of 72.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
263 W
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Size
283x 125x 52 mm
Length
283 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 283 mm long, which is shorter than 50.4% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Height
52 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 52 mm tall, which is shorter than 96% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2.5 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card 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
1,107 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,107 g, which is heavier than 55.5% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.3% of graphics cards.
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XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7800 XT Core Edition vs the average graphics card

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  • 4 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    16 GB vs 12 GB
  • 20 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (60 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    60 vs 40
  • 32 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    96 vs 64
  • 20 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (60 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    60 vs 40
  • 39.3% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2438 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    2,438 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 39.3% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (624 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    624 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 53% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (583.2 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    583.2 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 73 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (52 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    52 mm vs 125 mm
  • 6.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 10
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    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 distribution
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    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7800 XT Core Edition
    the average graphics card
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7800 XT Core Edition has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.51 vs 8.000).
    8.51 vs 8
  • 11% better value for money
    XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7800 XT Core Edition has better value for money than the average graphics card (7.99 vs 7.2).
    7.99 vs 7.2
  • 20 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (60 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    60 vs 40
  • 32 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    96 vs 64
  • 20 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (60 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    60 vs 40
  • 53% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (583.2 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    583.2 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 43% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (233.3 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    233.3 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 56 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (240 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    240 vs 184
  • 65.4% higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (37.3 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    37.32 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • Better FP64 ratio
    This graphics card has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
    1:16 vs 1:64
  • 2.44x higher FP64 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.2 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    1.17 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 2.51x higher FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (74.6 TFLOPS vs 29.7 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
    74.6 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    16 GB vs 12 GB
  • 39.3% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2438 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    2,438 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 39.3% higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (624 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    624 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 16x more Infinity Cache
    This graphics card has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (64 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
    64 MB vs 4 MB
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).
    2.1 vs 1.4a
  • 73 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (52 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    52 mm vs 125 mm
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 32.6% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1295 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,295 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 3% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2430 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    2,430 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • No AI upscalers
    This graphics card does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 22.3% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (263 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    263 W vs 215 W
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 32.6% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1295 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,295 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 3% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2430 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    2,430 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 24 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (120 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    120 vs 144
  • 83.3% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    4 MB vs 24 MB
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No AI upscalers
    This graphics card does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    This graphics card supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
    1.3 vs 1.4
  • Older OpenCL version
    This graphics card supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 3).
    2.2 vs 3.0
  • Older encoder generation
    This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (7 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    7 vs 8
  • Narrower decode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
    H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    This graphics card supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
    1 vs 3
  • Narrower encode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 22.3% higher TDP
    This graphics card has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (263 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    263 W vs 215 W
  • 15 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card 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.
    110 °C vs 95 °C
  • 34.2% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (302 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    302 W vs 225 W
  • 7.7% higher PSU requirement
    This graphics card 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.
    700 W vs 650 W
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.

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What we like about XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7800 XT Core Edition

  • Excellent 1440p gaming performance, often handling max settings at high refresh rates
  • Aggressive pricing makes it one of the best value options for a mid-range GPU
  • Generous 16GB VRAM provides future-proofing and handles high-resolution textures well
  • Compact dual-fan design (approx. 283mm) makes it a strong candidate for Small Form Factor (SFF) or Mini-ITX builds
  • Sleek, minimalist aesthetic compared to more 'gaudy' or RGB-heavy alternative models
  • Uses standard dual 8-pin power connectors, avoiding the need for new 12VHPWR adapters

What we don't like about XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7800 XT Core Edition

  • Dual-fan cooling can lead to higher operating temperatures and louder fan noise compared to triple-fan variants
  • Ray tracing and AI-upscaling (FSR) performance generally lags behind Nvidia's rival RTX 40-series cards
  • Lacks a USB-C output, which may be a drawback for certain creative professionals or workstation setups
  • Occupies 2.5 slots, which might still be too thick for some strictly 2-slot limited ITX cases
  • Some users report difficulty manipulating voltage or power limits in third-party software like MSI Afterburner

Verdict

The XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX 7800 XT Core Edition is a high-performance RDNA 3 graphics card featuring 3,840 stream processors, 60 compute units, and 16GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with a 624 GB/s bandwidth. It operates with a game clock of 2,124 MHz and a boost clock of up to 2,430 MHz, supported by a dual-fan cooling system and a 2.5-slot design that fits into more compact builds than triple-fan alternatives. Main pros include its excellent 1440p gaming performance, 16GB VRAM for future-proofing, and support for DisplayPort 2.1; however, it can run slightly louder or hotter under heavy loads compared to larger three-fan models, and it lacks integrated LED lighting for those seeking a more aesthetic build.

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