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.

McAfee stated that the Radeon 9000 series is "looking great" and will have a wide global release. While the March launch is confirmed, crucial details like specifications and pricing remain undisclosed. Industry speculation points towards the RX 9070 series competing directly with Nvidia's RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 Ti, launching in February.

Interestingly, reports suggest that review samples of the RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT are already in the hands of reviewers and retailers, with outlets like eTeknix confirming receipt. This pre-release distribution has fueled speculation about AMD's strategic timing. The delay might be a calculated move to directly counter Nvidia's February releases, allowing for a more targeted competitive comparison. Another theory suggests pricing pressure from Nvidia influenced the decision.

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 reported in June 2024), AMD faces a significant challenge in the mid-range and high-end GPU market. The success of the RX 9070 lineup hinges on AMD's ability to effectively compete against Nvidia's dominance.