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AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT: High Stock, High Demand?
The graphics card market is heating up! AMD's newly announced Radeon RX 9070 series, featuring RDNA 4 architecture, promises a stark contrast to the current NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series ("Blackwell") availability woes. Leaked information suggests significantly higher stock levels for the RX 9070, potentially 3-10 times more than the RTX 5080 at launch. But will this be enough to meet the anticipated demand?
A Supply Chain Showdown
Industry leaker Moore's Law is Dead (MLID) reports that while RDNA 4 supply will be "slightly above average," it's still dwarfed by the extreme scarcity of Blackwell GPUs. The RTX 5070, in particular, appears to be facing catastrophic supply issues, with some warehouses reportedly receiving zero units for distribution. Even the RTX 5080's supply is projected to see only a modest increase, leaving many consumers facing inflated prices and limited options. This is in stark contrast to the expected RX 9070 launch, which MLID compares to the relatively well-stocked RX 7800 XT launch.
AMD's Aggressive Pricing Strategy
AMD is launching the RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT at $549 and $599 respectively. This directly challenges NVIDIA's pricing, especially considering the RTX 5070 Ti's $749 price tag. The price difference, coupled with NVIDIA's supply chain struggles, could make the RX 9070 series incredibly attractive to consumers looking for a high-performing mid-range GPU. AMD claims its RX 9070 XT boasts a 23% performance-per-dollar increase over the RTX 5070 Ti based on their internal 4K testing (ultra settings, with and without ray tracing).
Will it Sell Out Immediately?
While AMD expects significantly higher stock levels than NVIDIA, the demand for high-performance GPUs remains extremely high. MLID predicts that even with increased supply, the RX 9070 series could sell out quickly. The combination of compelling pricing and the scarcity of comparable NVIDIA cards could easily overwhelm even a comparatively large initial stock. The official launch is set for March 6th, making this a high-stakes launch for both AMD and consumers. Be prepared to act fast if you want to get your hands on one!
Where to Buy?
AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT will be available from various partners like ASUS, XFX, PowerColor, Acer, ASRock, and Gigabyte, at major retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, Microcenter, and Newegg. Keep an eye on these retailers next week for launch day.
