AMD has confirmed a later-than-anticipated launch window for its RDNA 4-based desktop graphics cards. David McAfee, CM of AMD's Radeon division, announced via an X post that the new Radeon 9000 series GPUs are expected to be available for purchase in March 2025.
Radeon RX 9070 XT and More Coming in March
While an exact launch date hasn't been specified, the announcement confirms that the Radeon RX 9070 XT and other RDNA 4 GPUs will arrive in March 2025. A launch event with detailed specifications and features is expected to take place prior to the release. However, the uncertainty around the exact timing means that consumers might have to wait up to two months for the top-spec RX 9070 XT.
Uncertainty About Other SKUs
It remains unclear how many SKUs AMD plans to release at this time. While the Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 are confirmed, information about lower-end, Navi 44-powered GPUs has not been shared. This leaves some ambiguity about the full range of products being released in March.
Competitive Landscape
The March launch date puts AMD in a potentially competitive position, as Nvidia's Blackwell-based GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070 GPUs are expected to be available before then. The Radeon RX 9070 XT is rumored to perform between the GeForce RTX 4080 and RTX 4080 Super, depending on the game. While the RX 9070 XT might compete effectively with the RTX 5070 in rasterization, it could fall behind when faced with Nvidia's AI-powered technologies like DLSS 4.0 and multi-frame generation.
Potential Pricing
The Radeon RX 9070 XT is rumored to be priced between $479 and $550 at launch.
Source: David McAfee on X
