AMD's Next-Gen Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT: Optimized for Performance and FSR 4
While the industry focuses on Nvidia's upcoming RTX 50-series, AMD's Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT remain highly anticipated. Recently, AMD has clarified the reasons behind the delay in their launch.
According to AMD Vice President and General Manager David McAfee, the company is "optimizing the software stack for maximum performance and enabling more FSR 4 titles." The Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT were expected to debut at CES 2025, but AMD has now announced a March release date.
Speculation initially attributed the delay to Nvidia's competitive pricing for the upcoming RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 Ti. However, AMD's Frank Azor confirmed that this was a factor considered during their decision-making process.
Azor emphasized that "maximum performance" remains a primary goal for AMD. Optimizing the software stack and increasing FSR 4 support will enhance the value proposition of the RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT against the RTX 50-series.
Despite this clarification, the delay in the RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT's launch may raise concerns about AMD's confidence in the product. Hands-on testing will ultimately determine the impact of these optimizations.