AMD Radeon RX 9070 GPUs Get Release Window

AMD's RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT: A March 2025 Launch, Amidst Speculation and Market Dynamics

AMD unveiled its next-generation graphics cards, the RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT, at CES 2025. However, their absence from the AMD keynote presentation, despite vendor displays on the show floor (with redacted specs), generated considerable intrigue.

David McAfee, VP & GM of Radeon Graphics and Ryzen CPUs, subsequently announced a March 2025 release date via Twitter/X. McAfee stated that the Radeon 9000 series is "looking great" and will have broad global availability.

While a March launch is confirmed, crucial details like specifications and pricing remain undisclosed. Industry speculation suggests the RX 9070 series will compete directly with Nvidia's RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 Ti (February launch), occupying similar performance and price tiers.

Adding to the mystery, reports indicate that RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT units have already reached retailers and reviewers. eTeknix, for example, confirmed receipt of review samples.

This situation has fueled speculation about AMD's strategic motives. The delayed official launch might be a calculated response to Nvidia's RTX 5070/5070 Ti, allowing for direct comparisons and potentially mitigating pricing pressure from Nvidia.

The RX 9070 launch messaging has been notably inconsistent, reflecting the scarcity of concrete information. A June 2024 report highlighted Nvidia's commanding 88% share of the discrete GPU market, leaving AMD with a mere 12%. This underscores the significant challenge AMD faces in disrupting Nvidia's dominance in the mid-range and high-end consumer GPU market. The success of the RX 9070 series hinges on AMD's ability to execute a well-timed and impactful market entry.