AMD's RDNA 4 Delay: Playing the Long Game

AMD's decision to delay the official unveiling of its RDNA 4 graphics cards appears to be a calculated strategic move. Instead of competing head-on with NVIDIA's RTX 50 series reveal, AMD seems to be playing a waiting game to analyze its competitor's offerings and come back with a stronger counter-punch. A Tactical Delay The move to delay the official showcase of RDNA 4, which includes the Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070, has raised some eyebrows. Initially, AMD claimed the delay was to give the RX 9070 series a standalone event. However, sources like Chiphell's forum nApoleon suggest it was a strategic move to gauge NVIDIA's RTX 50 "Blackwell" series first. Price-to-Performance Focus The current GPU market dynamic has shifted toward a greater emphasis on price-to-performance ratios, particularly in the mid-range segment. AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA are all focusing on delivering better value to consumers. This trend is reflected in the lower MSRP of the RTX 5070 co…