AMD RX 9070 GPUs Launch Amid Nvidia Delays

AMD is set to reveal its Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT graphics cards on February 28, with availability in early March, aiming to compete with Nvidia's RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5080 series. These AMD cards are expected to feature 16GB of GDDR6 memory and a 3.1GHz boost clock, focusing on mid-range markets rather than high-end competition. Nvidia's RTX 5070 release has been delayed to March due to 'hardware issues,' allowing AMD to potentially gain market share. Although AMD's cards might undercut Nvidia's in price, the true competition will depend on performance metrics, particularly in rasterization and upscaling technologies. Notably, AMD has dismissed rumors of a 32GB variant of the RX 9070 XT, emphasizing its focus on mainstream products. The launch of these GPUs comes amid high demand and supply chain challenges, causing inflated GPU prices, particularly in Europe.