There is a lot of buzz around AMD's upcoming Radeon RX 9000 series GPUs based on their next-gen RDNA 4 architecture. Tech buffs are waiting for the details. Now, it seems that some juicy information has filtered down to the masses. This information casts some performance hints on the Radeon RX 9070 XT.
A GPU-Z Screenshot that Reveals Navi 48 & Specifications
Thanks to the leaks by @hkepcmedia, we are now seeing the first GPU-Z screenshot for the Radeon RX 9070 XT. The software identifies the GPU as "Navi 48". It also confirms a 2025 intended launch. But that's not all. These leaks also give out some key specifications:
- 16 GB GDDR6 VRAM: Plenty of memory for gaming today.
- 256-bit Memory Bus: This gives considerable bandwidth.
- 4096 Stream Processors: A good number of processing units contributing to graphics power.
- Boost clock as high as 3.1 GHz: Quite impressive clock speeds for even better performance.
- PCI-E 5.0 Support: Compatibility with the latest motherboard interfaces.
Such a high boost clock probably puts this in the category of some high-end AIB partner from AMD. This is likely with custom cooling, rather than the reference design.
Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark: Promising Performance 1080p
Firing the imaginations further, another leak from the same source shows benchmark results for the upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds. With the pairing of an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K and 48 GB of RAM, the RX 9070 XT struck a score of:
- 36102 points
- 211.71 FPS average at 1080p resolution
The exact benchmarking settings remain to be confirmed (ray tracing or frame generation). However, these numbers are really drawing attention. For perspective, the article mentions comparing against RTX 4080 Super benchmarks (albeit with different system configurations and settings). Even with those caveats, the leaked RX 9070 XT result appears quite strong, especially at 1080p.
In the Beginning, Yet Good Signs
It must be recognized that these are leaked details and benchmarks from an early stage. Various factors will affect performance in the real world. These factors include game optimization, driver maturity, and the final hardware configuration. Those being said, these early leaks create a very promising view of the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and RDNA 4 architecture. If these numbers maintain their validity, AMD might just be ready to shake the high-end graphics card market in 2025.
