Did AMD Just Change the Game Radeon RX 9070 Series Sales Skythrough the Roof
Cue the trumpets and your best guitar shredder impression, PC gamers. AMD seems to have scored a last-minute critical hit in the graphic card scene. The new Radeon RX 9070 series GPUs appear to be selling like hot cakes with early sales numbers nothing short of spectacular. We are seeing a change in GPU panorama.
Overclockers UK We Sold 5,000+ Cards on Day One
Let's talk numbers. A major UK retailer has shared some staggering data. They claimed to sell more than 5000 RX 9070 units on the first day of launch. Yes, you read that right 5,000. Demand is still unbelievably high and customers are still charmed to get their hands on these cards.
Of course, Overclockers UK is just one retailer in one region, so this number implies that global RX 9070 series demand is likely through the roof. It does describe, to be sure, a launch that has been significantly more successful than anticipated, particularly in regards to the initial reception of NVIDIA's RTX 50 series.
AMD Radeon RX 9070 on Top of Amazon Bestseller Charts
However, that is not where the story ends. Turning to the online retailing giant, Amazon, the picture is even clearer. The Radeon RX 9070 XT hasn't just made the best-sellers list – it has charged right up to the top. It's not alone. Three RX 9070 series cards occupy the top three spots in Amazon's GPU best-sellers list, displacing previous gen cards alongside NVIDIA's products.
This rapid rise to the top of Amazon’s rankings, particularly so soon after launch, and despite reported inventory shortages, is a strong sign of consumer enthusiasm and initial sales momentum. AMD's RDNA 4 architecture is clearly resonating with gamers.
MSRP Follow-up and Stocking Vijay Pande
In further good news for consumers AMD has officially confirmed that it intends to maintain the RX 9070 series at Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Despite such high demand, they are working with their partners to make sure prices remain stable and stock is refreshed. That’s a welcome promise in a market where price gouging can be common after a hit launch.
Are We Seeing a Watershed Moment for Mainstream GPUs
The first few RX 9070 series sales figures and the market reception all point to AMD having nailed a great product in a good price bracket. Might this be a turning point in the mainstream GPU market. Given solid performance with what appears to be substantial value, the RX 9070 series is absolutely shaking up the status quo. The coming weeks and months will be interesting to see how this plays out, and whether or not AMD will be able to keep this momentum and market share gains.
