AMD recently turned heads at the AI PC Innovation Summit in Beijing, where key figures like CEO Lisa Su and Senior Vice President Spencer Pan delved into the company’s latest advancements. Amidst a tech world buzzing with AI conversations, AMD proudly shared insights about its cutting-edge RDNA 4 GPUs and the Ryzen 9 9000X3D CPUs.
The highlight of the summit was the announcement that AMD has sold over 200,000 units of the Radeon RX 9070 series GPUs. Released on March 6, the lineup, which includes the Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070, was met with high demand and flew off the shelves worldwide. This impressive sales volume appears to have been achieved within just one to two weeks of the launch.
Currently, these GPUs are not easy to find due to their immense popularity, but industry insiders expect stability in supply in the coming weeks. However, there’s a catch: the inflated pricing by AIBs, which have pushed the RX 9070 XT’s price upwards by over $200 from the announced MSRP. While AMD encourages sticking to MSRP pricing, they do not have control over final pricing by third-party distributors.
Meanwhile, NVIDIA has been making waves by claiming it shipped double the RTX 50 series GPUs compared to the RTX 40 series in its first five weeks. However, specifics on those numbers remain unclear.
As a buyer, navigating this price landscape can be challenging, especially as AMD and NVIDIA partners have steadily adjusted prices upward. Brands like Acer have recently launched custom editions like the Nitro RX 9070 XT OC, priced at $829, and ASUS has hiked prices on select RTX 50 and RX 9070 series GPUs by more than 1.5 times.
In summary, for those tracking GPU developments, both AMD and NVIDIA are making significant strides, albeit with fluctuating pricing and availability. Keep an eye out for improved stock in the coming weeks, as it could offer more choices and possibly better pricing for gaming and AI enthusiasts alike.
