AMD Radeon RX 9070 Series GPUs Set for March Launch with RDNA 4 Architecture
AMD confirms global availability of its next-generation mid-range GPUs, featuring advanced AI and ray-tracing capabilities.
- AMD has announced that the Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT, part of the RDNA 4 architecture, will launch globally in March 2025.
- The new GPUs will feature 2nd-gen AI accelerators, improved ray-tracing performance, and a 2nd-gen radiance display engine, built on TSMC's 4nm process.
- AMD's upcoming GPUs are positioned as mid-range offerings, competing directly with NVIDIA's RTX 5070 and 5070 Ti series.
- Spec rumors suggest the RX 9070 XT may deliver performance comparable to the RTX 4080, though no official benchmarks have been released.
- The launch timing aligns with AMD's Q1 2025 release target, though some in the gaming community have expressed frustration over delays compared to NVIDIA's earlier RTX 50 series release.