AMD’s new Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT graphics cards launch March 6th, priced at $549 and $599. They’re here to take on Nvidia’s RTX 5070 ($549) and RTX 5070 Ti ($749), arriving just a day after Nvidia’s RTX 5070. AMD promises “4K gaming power at a 1440p price” — a big win for budget gamers! They claim the 9070 XT beats older cards like the RX 6900 XT by 51% at 4K and even tops Nvidia’s RTX 3090 by 26%.
Surprising everyone, AMD set the [Radeon RX 9070] price at $549, not the rumored $649, making it a direct rival to Nvidia. The $599 9070 XT might even outshine Nvidia’s pricier option.
Compared to AMD’s RX 7900 GRE, the 9070 XT is 42% stronger at 4K. Tip: Wait for reviews next week — will AMD’s cards steal the show?
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The Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT may have fewer compute units (55 and 64) than the 7900 GRE (80), but don’t let that fool you! They’re the first cards with RDNA 4, which AMD says doubles the graphics power per unit compared to RDNA 2, focusing on crisp, non-ray-traced visuals. That’s a big leap from RDNA 3’s 1.4x boost, so you get more performance without needing extra parts.
AMD’s also pumped-up ray tracing and nearly doubled machine learning power since RDNA 3, hitting up to 779 TOPS. Results vary by app, though — for example, Adobe Lightroom’s super resolution only gets a 12% boost over the 7900 GRE. Curious how these upgrades play out in games? Reviews are just around the corner!
Even if you’re not using AI on purpose, AMD’s got you covered with FSR 4 in gaming. This new AI-powered upscaling tech, exclusive to RDNA 4 cards like the Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT, boosts super resolution for smoother play. It’s designed to make games run faster without sacrificing looks.
AMD’s Olschewsky claims FSR 4 delivers “native quality” visuals at 4K while pushing frame rates higher. In Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, which runs at 53fps on 4K Ultra, FSR 4 with frame generation hit 182fps, sharpening distant details. AMD also shared performance differences for games like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Ratchet & Clank, showing how this tech shines across titles.
AMD promises 30 games with FSR 4 at launch, growing to over 75 by year-end. Many are PS5 titles, hinting at a possible link to the PS5 Pro’s “PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution,” an AI upscaling feature built on AMD tech. It’s a cool perk for console fans! Plus, AMD says switching FSR 3.1 games to FSR 4 is as easy as flipping a switch, keeping upgrades simple and fast.
AMD’s new cards come with a beefed-up media engine, perfect for recording gameplay with sharper quality. The old version fell short for streamers and recorders, but this upgrade fixes that. They’re also rolling out AFMF 2.1, an improved version of their Fluid Motion Frames tech that adds smoother “fake frames” to any game, cutting down on ghosting and blurry details.
Price-wise, it’s the usual story — what you pay depends on how many cards AMD can produce and whether partners hike prices. AMD’s Olschewsky took a jab at Nvidia, saying the 9070 XT will rival the RTX 5070 Ti, which might be hard to find, while the 9070 will hold its own against the RTX 5070. Competition’s heating up!
Unlike Nvidia, which hinted at limited stock for its new cards, AMD’s Olschewsky is confident. He says the Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT will have “strong availability at launch.” AMD is teaming up with partners to keep prices competitive worldwide, aiming to hit their target price points. While it’s tough to guess exact costs, they’re ready to adjust as prices roll out.
At today’s event, AMD also dropped a teaser: the RX 9060 series is coming in Q2 to expand the lineup. More details will come “later,” but it’s clear AMD’s gearing up to take on Nvidia’s unannounced RTX 5060 cards. The battle’s just getting started!