Surprise Leak Reveals AMD Radeon RX 8800 Reference Designs in Ad

Exciting news is on the horizon for tech enthusiasts and gamers alike as AMD is gearing up to unveil its next-generation graphics cards, the RDNA 3.5 and RDNA 4 Radeon RX 8000 and 9000 series. The much-anticipated launch is set to happen at CES 2025, where they’ll share the spotlight with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5000 series.

Curiously, AMD might have already teased what appears to be their new graphics card in plain sight within a Reddit advertisement. A perceptive Reddit user discovered what seems to be an unreleased AMD graphics card showcased in the ad alongside an AMD Ryzen 9 CPU box. The featured GPU sports a distinctive triple-fan design, which signals it could be a high-end model, potentially the reference design for the upcoming AMD Radeon RX 8800 XT or possibly the newly rumored RX 9070 based on RDNA 4.

The design is notably clean, with no branding from external AIB manufacturers. This suggests it’s an authentic AMD design, piquing interest and speculation among tech aficionados about what exactly this sneak peek indicates.

The Radeon RX 8000 series is anticipated to be built on the RDNA 3.5 architecture. It’s expected to be a moderate evolution of the RDNA 3 used in the RX 7000 series. While this iteration might not shake up the flagship GPU market, it promises budget-friendly options for gamers who don’t demand top-tier power, keeping AMD in the game for those seeking performance without the premium price tag.

For those eager to explore AMD’s forthcoming hardware advancements and future offerings, keep an eye out for more details as CES 2025 approaches.