In an unexpected twist of events at CES 2025, AMD fans were left in suspense as the company opted not to unveil its anticipated RDNA 4 GPUs. The reason remains a mystery, but speculation suggests AMD might be holding back to gauge what Nvidia’s RTX 50 series brings to the table before making their next move. This strategic delay could prove beneficial, especially as AMD aims to hit a home run with their mid-range RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 cards by offering an unbeatable price-to-performance ratio.
Recent leaks have painted an optimistic picture of these upcoming GPUs, hinting at significant performance improvements. Notable leaker All_The_Watts has shared some tantalizing details about the RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT, including performance metrics, potential reveal dates, and TDP specifications.
When it comes to performance, even conservative estimates suggest that the RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 outperform the RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT by approximately 18.5% and 25%, respectively, in the 3DMark Time Spy Graphics test. According to All_The_Watts, AMD appears to be heavily overclocking these new models, which boosts both their clock speeds and likely their power consumption.
For the RX 9070 XT, AMD is reportedly pushing clock speeds to 3 GHz or higher, a substantial increase from the RX 7900 XT’s maximum of 2.4 GHz. This bump in frequency could come with a trade-off in power consumption, with the RX 9070 XT’s TDP expected to be around 300 watts. Meanwhile, the standard RX 9070 may feature clock speeds upwards of 2 GHz with a TDP in the 200-watt range.
Adding to the anticipation, All_The_Watts aligns with another leak suggesting that the anticipated reveal for these RDNA 4 cards will be on January 15. As we await potential confirmation of these details, this remains an exciting time for AMD enthusiasts looking forward to what could be major advancements in their mid-range offerings. Keep in mind, however, that until official announcements are made, all these insights should be treated as speculative whispers from the rumor mill.
