AMD Radeon RX 9070 Prices Surface in Retailer Leak
Rumors are circulating about potential price adjustments for AMD's upcoming Radeon RX 9070 series cards. A Canadian retailer, Canada Computers, briefly listed custom models from PowerColor and XFX. These listings may offer a glimpse into the pricing of these new GPUs.
Ghost Pricing Appears Online
Just as anticipation builds for AMD's official RDNA 4 lineup launch, notification listings emerged. These listings included the RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 variants. The listings have since been removed, a typical occurrence before official announcements. Screenshots are now circulating, providing a preview of early Canadian dollar prices.
PowerColor and XFX Models Prices Revealed
PowerColor's RX 9070 'Reaper' models started around CAD $839. The higher-end 'Red Devil' versions were listed near CAD $919. For the RX 9070 XT, PowerColor's 'Reaper' was approximately CAD $999, while the 'Red Devil' reached CAD $1,239.
XFX cards appeared positioned slightly higher. The base RX 9070 from XFX was listed around CAD $949. Their RX 9070 XT 'Swift White Gaming' edition was seen at CAD $1,099.
Are These Placeholder Prices?
The accuracy of these prices remains uncertain. These are retailer listings appearing weeks before the expected launch. They could be placeholder prices used to prepare product pages. Retailers commonly use placeholder prices, and early figures are often not final.
However, the listings offer some perspective. Converting from CAD to USD, with an approximate exchange rate of 0.7, suggests the RX 9070 XT could be around $700 USD, and the RX 9070 around $600 USD. These conversions are estimations.
Implications for AMD's Pricing Strategy
There is speculation that AMD aims for aggressive pricing with their new GPUs to enhance competitiveness. If these leaked prices are close to actual retail costs, the pricing might be higher than some anticipated compared to rumored MSRP targets. It's important to note that custom AIB partner cards from PowerColor and XFX typically have a price premium over standard or "reference" cards.
Awaiting Official Confirmation
Further confirmation is needed for these leaked prices to be considered definitive. Official confirmation from AMD is still pending, and final pricing could change. However, these listings suggest the Radeon RX 9070 series launch may be approaching. Expect a potential official launch near the end of February or early March. This Canadian retailer leak has generated significant discussion within the PC hardware community.
