AMD is set to officially reveal details of the Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT graphics cards on January 22, according to sources from the Chiphell forums. Samples for testing have already been sent to testers, and the lifting of the review embargo should coincide with this date. Retail sales, meanwhile, will begin on January 24.
New cards for the RNDA 4 range
The new Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT cards are based on the Navi 48 GPU and are part of AMD’s latest RDNA 4 generation. Although this range was initially expected for a full unveiling at CES, AMD seems to have opted for a delayed presentation. These cards aim to strengthen AMD’s position in the mid-range segment, with performance likely to compete with NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti/Super cards, or even the RTX 4080 Super, according to some leaks.
First information on the models
A user on the Chiphell forum, having apparently received a Radeon RX 9070, confirmed that the information embargo would be lifted on January 22.
Meanwhile, photos of the Gigabyte Radeon RX 9070 were posted on Reddit, revealing a model equipped with a triple-fan cooling system. This is a variant using the Navi 48 GPU, which is positioned as the standard model of the series.
Price and availability
According to information shared by @9550pro, the reference model AMD Radeon RX 9070 However, these prices remain to be confirmed. No information has been revealed regarding the price of the Radeon RX 9070, but it should be officially announced during the presentation on January 22.
The graphics cards should be available for pre-order starting January 23 at select retailers, ahead of their official launch on January 24.
The announced performance gains
The Radeon RX 9070 XT seems to position itself as a competitive solution in the mid-range graphics card segment. If the performance is confirmed compared to the leaks, this card could prevail against NVIDIA’s current offerings. Independent tests and benchmarks, expected from January 22, will better position these cards in the current GPU landscape.
In the meantime, hardware enthusiasts keep an eye on these new releases, which will mark an important step for AMD in the development of its RDNA 4 range.
