It seems that AMD’s much-anticipated Radeon RX 9070 GPUs have made an early appearance online, thanks to a Spanish retailer. These listings give us a sneak peek at the GPU specifications and also showcase the AIB model details at this stage.
As we edge closer to the official roll-out of AMD’s RDNA 4 GPUs, it’s not surprising to see retailers jumping the gun by starting to list these products in anticipation of what’s expected to be a landmark release. The Spanish retailer NeoByte is ahead of the curve, posting three different variants of the Radeon RX 9070. This includes the RX 9070 XT and its standard version, with options such as Gigabyte’s AORUS models and basic versions too. However, what’s caught our attention is the pricing, which seems quite off, and that’s something we need to address.
Taking a closer look, the Gigabyte AORUS Radeon RX 9070 XT carries a hefty price tag of €1,119.99. The standard Gigabyte Radeon RX 9070 XT lists at €1,069.99, while the non-XT model shows up at €889.99. It’s crucial to mention that these prices are likely placeholders and not what we’re expecting at launch. The actual MSRP should be considerably lower, ideally ranging from $300 to $1,000. Despite the unexpected prices, these listings do confirm some of the RX 9070’s specifications, lending credibility to earlier leaks. For those interested, you can check out the listings directly.
Interestingly, NeoByte is not the only retailer jumping the gun. Over in the Philippines, Netcodex has put up a Gigabyte Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming OC 16GB for about $530. This aligns more closely with what we anticipate as the launch pricing. In an interview not long ago, AMD’s Frank Azor hinted that the RX 9070 models would target a $300-$1,000 price range. They’re clearly gearing up to go head-to-head with NVIDIA’s 70-class and 80-class offerings, which suggests we could see some competitive pricing from AMD as they aim to capture the mainstream market.
The upcoming months promise to be thrilling for the mainstream GPU market as AMD, NVIDIA, and Intel each vie to deliver superior value to consumers. This competition spells a promising time ahead for anyone in the market for a new graphics card.
