AMD Radeon RX 7400 & RX 7300 Rumored: Budget RDNA 3 GPUs Incoming?
While AMD gears up for RDNA 4, it seems they haven't forgotten about budget PC gamers. Leaks suggest two new RDNA 3 graphics cards are on the horizon: the Radeon RX 7400 and RX 7300, both potentially powered by the Navi 33 GPU.
RDNA 3 Lives On (at the Entry-Level)
With no high-end RDNA 3 refreshes in sight, AMD appears to be focusing on the lower end. Reliable leaker @KOMACHI_ENSAKA on X (formerly Twitter) claims the RX 7400 and RX 7300 will utilize a cut-down Navi 33 chip, similar to the Radeon Pro W7500 but less powerful than the one in the RX 7600 series.
The Missing RX 7500: Telling Sign?
The absence of an RX 7500 announcement so far is notable. It suggests that AMD might be replacing that tier with the RX 7400, while the RX 7300 would slot in below, taking the place of the aging RX 6400.
CES 2025 Reveal?
AMD is expected to unveil RDNA 4 at CES 2025. It's possible these entry-level RDNA 3 cards could launch alongside them, similar to how AMD surprised everyone with Zen 3 Ryzen XT CPUs alongside the Zen 3 announcement.
What This Means for Budget Gamers:
- More Affordable RDNA 3 Options: Currently, the RX 7600 is the cheapest RDNA 3 card, so these new GPUs could bring ray tracing and other modern features to a lower price point.
- Potential Performance Gains: Even a cut-down Navi 33 should offer a decent performance uplift over previous-generation budget cards.
- Competition Heats Up: This could put pressure on NVIDIA to deliver competitive low-end GPUs in their next-gen lineup.
Keep in mind, this is all based on leaks, but if true, we might see a resurgence of budget-friendly GPU options in the near future!
