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AMD’s New Radeon RX 9070 XT Could Cost Just $699
In a shocking turn of events, AMD has listed their highly anticipated Radeon RX 9070 XT and 9070 at Micro Center for just $699 and $649 respectively. This pricing is significant as it undercuts Nvidia’s RTX 5070 Ti by $50, a move that could potentially disrupt the graphics card market.
The RX 9070 XT is expected to compete with Nvidia’s x070 models such as the RTX 5070 Ti, 4070 Ti Super and RTX 4070 Super. Initial performance numbers suggest favorable results compared to the RTX 4080, making this a compelling option for PC gamers on a budget.
While some rumors had predicted pricing below $600, the listed prices are still a significant blow to Nvidia’s inflated prices. As of now, all RTX 5070 Ti models are out of stock on Newegg’s website.
It is worth noting that AMD has taken steps to make it easier to compare their product to Nvidia’s by naming their new graphics cards with a similar naming convention. This move allows for clearer comparison between the two brands and may give consumers more peace of mind when making purchasing decisions.
The Radeon RX 9070 XT is expected to feature 16GB of video memory, although no confirmation has been made on the type or amount used. The company will fully reveal the new graphics cards tomorrow, February 28, and they are expected to be available for purchase in early March.
In a surprise move, AMD has quashed rumors surrounding a potential 32GB version of the card.
Performance-wise, the RX 9070 XT appears to be the highest-performing model in the range, which means it will not take the performance crown from Nvidia’s RTX 5090. However, leaked information suggests it could outperform AMD’s own Radeon RX 7900GRE by up to 42% at 4K resolution in games.
It remains to be seen how this new pricing will affect the market and whether Nvidia will adjust their prices accordingly.
