AMD Radeon RX 9070 GPUs to Debut Soon

AMD's Radeon RX 9000 Series: A March 2025 Launch

AMD unveiled its next-generation graphics cards, the RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT, at CES 2025. However, these RDNA 4 GPUs were notably absent from AMD's main presentation. Despite this, vendor displays showcased the cards (with specifications redacted).

David McAfee, VP & GM of Radeon Graphics and Ryzen CPUs, subsequently announced a March 2025 release date via Twitter/X. He stated that the "Radeon 9000 series hardware and software are looking great," promising a wide global availability.

While a March launch is confirmed, crucial details like specifications and pricing remain undisclosed. Industry speculation suggests the RX 9070 series will compete directly with Nvidia's RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 Ti (due in February), occupying similar performance and price tiers.

Intriguingly, reports suggest that RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT units have already reached retailers and reviewers. eTeknix, for example, confirmed receiving review samples.

This situation has fueled speculation about AMD's motives. The delayed launch might be a strategic response to Nvidia's RTX 5070/5070 Ti, allowing for direct comparison and potentially mitigating pricing pressure from Nvidia.

The RX 9070 series launch communication has been inconsistent and unclear. A June 2024 report highlighted Nvidia's dominant 88% share of the discrete GPU market, leaving AMD with a mere 12%. Facing this challenge, AMD needs a successful launch to make inroads into Nvidia's market dominance.