AMD RX 9070 Series : AMD has officially unveiled its highly anticipated Radeon RX 9070 series GPUs in China, confirming pricing and specifications ahead of the global launch. The flagship RX 9070 XT is set to retail at around $690, promising competitive performance and value in the gaming GPU market.
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AMD RX 9070 Series Officially Unveiled in China: Flagship RX 9070 XT Priced at $690
AMD RX 9070 & RX 9070 XT: Pricing and Availability
The RX 9070 XT is priced at 4,999 RMB (~$690), while the non-XT model will be available for 4,499 RMB (~$620). Although these prices are specific to the Chinese market, international pricing could vary due to regional taxes and distribution costs. The global launch is expected within hours, finally putting an end to speculation regarding the RDNA 4 lineup.
Radeon RX 9070 XT: Specs and Performance
The RX 9070 XT is built on AMD’s RDNA 4 architecture, delivering high performance and improved energy efficiency. Key specifications include:
- 64 Compute Units
- 3,584 Stream Processors
- Boost Clock Speed: 2.97 GHz
- 16GB GDDR6 Memory (256-bit Bus, 640 GB/s Bandwidth)
- PCIe 5.0 Support
- Power Consumption: 220W
Early benchmarks suggest that the RX 9070 XT outperforms the RX 7900 GRE by 42% in 4K gaming and 38% in 1440p gaming, making it a compelling choice for high-performance gaming setups.
Standard Radeon RX 9070: A More Affordable Option
The standard RX 9070 is built on a Navi 48 XL chip with the following specifications:
- 56 Compute Units
- 4,096 Stream Processors
- Boost Clock Speed: 2.97 GHz
- 16GB GDDR6 Memory (256-bit Bus, 640 GB/s Bandwidth)
- PCIe 5.0 Support
- Performance Boost: 21% Over RX 7900 GRE in 4K
The RX 9070 provides a balance between performance and affordability, catering to gamers who need strong capabilities without stretching their budget.
Competitive Edge Against NVIDIA’s RTX 50 Series
AMD’s pricing strategy places the RX 9070 series in direct competition with NVIDIA’s RTX 5070 and 5070 Ti. The RX 9070 XT offers a 20% price advantage over the RTX 5070 Ti while delivering a comparable or superior price-to-performance ratio to the GeForce RTX 4080 in synthetic workloads.
Enhanced Gaming Features: FSR 4 & HYPR-RX
The RX 9070 GPUs come equipped with FSR 4 (FidelityFX Super Resolution) and HYPR-RX, AMD’s advanced frame-boosting technologies. These optimizations can triple FPS in supported games, significantly enhancing the gaming experience. In tests, games like Space Marine 2 saw FPS increase from 53 FPS to 182 FPS when using HYPR-RX.
Launch Date and Availability
The RX 9070 series is set to go on sale starting March 6, with AMD’s AIB partners (ASUS, Sapphire, XFX, Gigabyte, ASRock, etc.) preparing custom versions of the GPUs.
With the official unveiling of the RX 9070 series, AMD has positioned itself strongly against NVIDIA’s latest offerings. The combination of competitive pricing, impressive performance, and cutting-edge gaming enhancements makes the RX 9070 XT a formidable contender in the GPU market.
FAQs
What is the price of the RX 9070 XT?
The RX 9070 XT is priced at approximately $690 (4,999 RMB) in China
How much does the standard RX 9070 cost?
The RX 9070 is expected to retail at $620 (4,499 RMB)
