In the ever-evolving world of graphics technology, AMD is making a surprising leap by bypassing the expected 8000 series naming for its RDNA 4 discrete GPUs and jumping directly to the RX 9000 series. This bold move was unofficially unveiled through a leak and a retail website listing.
The upcoming RDNA 4 lineup is creating buzz with GPUs such as the Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 appearing on retail websites, indicating the shift in naming convention. The RX 9070 XT is anticipated to be the star of the lineup, potentially rivaling NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 4080 with its Navi 48 GPU die.
In addition to these models, insider information hints at a wider array of upcoming GPUs. The lineup is expected to include the Radeon RX 9060, RX 9050, and RX 9040 series. Despite having just two GPU dies, Navi 44 and Navi 48, AMD seems to be gearing up for an extensive range of discrete GPUs, including those for mobile platforms like the Radeon RX 9070M XT, 9070M, and 9070S.
The decision to adopt the RX 9000 naming could be due to the introduction of AMD’s Strix Halo iGPUs, which bear the RX 8000 moniker. These integrated graphics, featuring models like the RX 8060S, will be integrated into premium APUs such as the Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395 and Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chips, built on RDNA 3.5 architecture with up to 40 Compute Units.
AMD isn’t stopping there. The company is also expanding its RDNA lineup with new models for desktops and laptops, including the Radeon RX 7750 and RX 7650 series, as well as the RX 7750S and RX 7650M variants. There is much anticipation for further details, which are expected to surface soon before the official unveiling.
Mark your calendars for CES 2025, where AMD is anticipated to officially launch the RX 9000 series, potentially heated alongside NVIDIA’s debut of the GeForce RTX 50 “Blackwell” series. This exciting development in GPU technology promises to keep tech enthusiasts and gamers on the edge of their seats.
