The uncertainty surrounding RDNA 4 intensifies, as a seller in Ukraine has seemingly displayed the RX 9070 XT, potentially weeks prior to its launch according to AMD’s comment (via Videocardz). In an Instagram reel that has since been taken down, Artline showcased the unboxing of the Asus Radeon RX 9070 XT TUF Gaming, suggesting that the GPU is probably available at retailers.
RDNA 4 has been cloaked in obscurity since AMD’s vague announcement at CES. AMD indicated that the RX 9000 series would drop later this quarter, although AIBs were quick to exhibit their variations at the event. We later verified that AMD lacked sufficient time to elaborate on the specifics of RDNA 4. Retailers overseas have the RX 9070 lineup scheduled for January 23, implying an official revelation could occur on Thursday, or even sooner.
The GPU in question is the Asus Radeon RX 9070 XT TUF Gaming. The design does not present anything novel, as Asus officially revealed this model at CES. Nevertheless, the GPU is relatively substantial with a triple-fan layout and is expected to occupy three slots in your case. In the bottom-left corner of the packaging, it is indicated that the GPU will come with 16GB of memory, consistent with earlier leaks. Asus has confirmed that the TUF Gaming variant will incorporate a phase-change thermal pad to enhance cooling. Furthermore, it will provide dual BIOS switches, enabling users to switch between various performance settings.
According to leaked specifications, both the RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 non-XT are anticipated to come equipped with 16GB of memory and PCIe 5.0 compatibility. Specifically, the RX 9070 XT is rumored to feature 4,096 SPs (Stream Processors) or 64 CUs (Compute Units) with a memory speed of 20 Gbps across a 256-bit interface, delivering 640 GB/s of bandwidth. With boost frequencies nearing 3 GHz, another leak indicates that its raster performance may be comparable to the RTX 4080 Super.
While RDNA 4 appears to be poised for impressive performance, its affordability will be crucial for its success. AMD’s goal for this generation is to expand their market presence, so the RX 9070 XT is expected to be priced in the $500 range. With the growing number of leaks related to RDNA 4, it is likely just a matter of time before AMD officially reveals more information.