AMD has confirmed that its Radeon 9000 graphics cards, based on the RDNA 4 architecture, will arrive at the end of the first quarter of 2025. This late launch, in the face of already well-established competition from Nvidia, raises questions about the brand's strategy . Between promised performance and missing technologies, the Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 will have to convince in an already very competitive market.
The news was made public by David McAfee, head of the Radeon division at AMD. Although no precise date has been given, the date is now set for March for their marketing. A launch event detailing their technical characteristics is expected before, but again, without an official date.
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This expectation contrasts with those of players, especially since Nvidia, the main competitor, will already be well positioned. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070, based on the Blackwell architecture, will probably be available for several weeks, even months, without forgetting the RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 whose launch is scheduled for January 30. AMD is therefore late to join a battle where timing is crucial.
What the RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 promise
Initial rumors give an idea of the ambitions of these cards. The Radeon RX 9070
-However, if AMD often excels in raw power thanks to very good rasterization, Nvidia maintains a clear advantage with its artificial intelligence technologies. The RX 9070
Beyond these two confirmed models, AMD remains silent on more accessible cards, equipped with Navi 44, which would appeal to a wider audience. This silence could limit the impact of the RDNA 4 architecture, particularly in a segment where Nvidia continues to strengthen its position. It remains to be seen whether AMD will be able to compensate for this delay with aggressive prices and convincing performance.
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