AMD Radeon RX 8800 XT Rumors Suggest Major Ray Tracing Performance Boost

Speculation points to a CES 2025 unveiling for AMD's RDNA 4 GPUs, with the RX 8800 XT reportedly rivaling Nvidia's RTX 4080 in performance.

AMD's RDNA 4 GPUs, including the rumored Radeon RX 8800 XT, are expected to debut at CES 2025, with a launch planned for early 2025.
The RX 8800 XT is speculated to deliver a 45% improvement in ray tracing performance over the RX 7900 XTX while consuming 25% less power.
Leaks suggest the RX 8800 XT could match Nvidia's RTX 4080 in both rasterization and ray tracing performance, potentially at a lower price point.
The GPU is rumored to feature 16GB of GDDR6 memory, dual 8-pin power connectors, and a 220W power draw, according to a Seasonic listing.
AMD has emphasized enhanced ray tracing and AI capabilities for RDNA 4, aiming to close the performance gap with Nvidia's offerings.