AMD has finally announced when it plans to launch the much-awaited Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070. During the Q4 2024 earnings call, CEO Lisa Su stated that the RDNA 4 architecture would be available around March 2025. Here’s a key excerpt from the transcript (H/T The Motley Fool):
Enhanced Gaming Experience
The RDNA 4 technology promises a much-improved rate tracing performance and includes support for AI-driven upscaling tech, making it possible for casual gamers to enjoy high-quality 4K gaming when the initial Radeon 9070 series GPUs are released in early March.
This news aligns with a recent leak suggesting that AMD will hold a special RDNA 4 event at the end of February. However, the number of graphics cards AMD intends to showcase remains uncertain. Based on its CES 2025 preview, it seems only the high-end Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 will be revealed.
Competing with Rivals
These new GPUs will go up against Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, which is expected to launch on February 20. Dr. Su mentioned that RDNA 4 boasts “significantly better rate tracing performance” compared to RDNA 3. It’s still unclear if this will be sufficient to make the Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 competitive with Nvidia’s products. Moreover, AMD’s debut of AI-based upscaling technology, FSR 4.0, carries considerable expectations as well.
Looking Ahead
As AMD gears up for this new release, gamers and industry observers alike are eager to see how these advancements will perform in real-world applications. The upcoming months will be crucial for AMD, as they prepare to take on formidable competition in the graphics card market.
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