AMD's highly anticipated RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT graphics cards, unveiled at CES 2025, will finally arrive in March 2025, according to Radeon Graphics VP David McAfee. While initially absent from AMD's keynote, these RDNA 4 GPUs have already surfaced at retailers and with reviewers, fueling speculation about a strategic launch delay.
McAfee's Twitter/X announcement confirms a March release, promising a diverse global card selection. However, crucial details like specifications and pricing remain undisclosed. Industry analysts predict the RX 9070 series will compete directly with Nvidia's February-launching RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 Ti in terms of price and performance.
The pre-release appearance of the cards at retailers and with tech reviewers, as confirmed by eTeknix, adds to the intrigue. This unusual situation has sparked theories that AMD delayed the official launch to counter Nvidia's RTX 5070/5070 Ti, enabling a more direct comparison and potentially responding to competitive pricing pressure.
The lack of concrete information has led to a somewhat muddled rollout. Considering Nvidia's commanding 88% share of the discrete GPU market (June 2024 data), as reported elsewhere, AMD faces a significant challenge. The success of the RX 9070 series is crucial for AMD to make inroads into Nvidia's market dominance.
