AMD Delays RX 9070 GPU Launch to March for Software Optimization

The company cites software improvements and expanded FSR 4 support as reasons for the delay, aiming for a polished release with ample availability.

AMD has postponed the launch of its Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT GPUs to March, focusing on optimizing its software stack for better performance.
The delay is intended to ensure broader support for FSR 4, AMD's frame generation technology, across more games at release.
AMD's Vice President David McAfee emphasized the importance of delivering a refined product with polished drivers and maximum out-of-box performance.
Retailers have already begun building inventory, with AMD promising strong availability at launch compared to Nvidia's constrained RTX 50-series supply.
The RDNA 4 architecture introduces improved ray tracing, enhanced AI capabilities, and better media encoding, but detailed performance specs remain undisclosed.