Overview

• AMD's RDNA 4-powered Radeon RX 9000 series GPUs were expected at CES 2025 but were notably absent, leading to speculation about strategic timing.
• Leaks suggest AMD delayed the launch to assess NVIDIA's RTX 50 series performance and pricing before finalizing its own strategy.
• The Radeon RX 9070 XT, a key RDNA 4 GPU, reportedly outperforms NVIDIA's RTX 4080 Super in some tests and is rumored to target the $500-$700 price range.
• AMD appears to be focusing on dominating the mid-range GPU market with strong price-to-performance offerings, stepping back from high-end competition.
• The RX 9070 series is reportedly ready for retail, with potential announcements and preorders speculated for later this month.