AMD Radeon RX 9070 GPUs Finally Get Official Release Window — but Still No Price

AMD's highly anticipated RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT graphics cards, unveiled at CES 2025, are finally getting a release date: March 2025. This confirmation comes directly from David McAfee, VP & GM of Radeon Graphics and Ryzen CPUs, via a recent Twitter/X post.

While McAfee expressed excitement about the upcoming launch and promised a global rollout, crucial details remain elusive. Pricing and precise specifications are yet to be announced, fueling speculation. Industry analysts believe the RX 9070 series will compete directly with Nvidia's RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 Ti, launching in February.

Intriguingly, reports suggest review units of the RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT are already in the hands of reviewers and retailers, with outlets like eTeknix confirming receipt of review samples. This pre-release distribution has led to conjecture that AMD strategically delayed the official launch to better counter Nvidia's February releases, allowing for a more direct comparison and potentially mitigating pricing pressures from the competitor.

The lack of concrete information surrounding the RX 9070 series has resulted in a somewhat muddled launch strategy. Considering Nvidia's commanding 88% market share (as of June 2024, according to a recent report), AMD faces a significant challenge in disrupting Nvidia's dominance. The success of the RX 9070 launch hinges on AMD's ability to execute a compelling strategy in a highly competitive market.