AMD's Next-Gen GPUs Rumored to Launch as RX 9000-Series

Leaked benchmarks and naming changes suggest AMD's RDNA 4 lineup may focus on mid-range performance rather than competing at the high end.

Multiple leaks suggest AMD's upcoming RDNA 4 GPUs will be branded under the RX 9000-series, departing from the expected RX 8000-series naming convention.
The RX 9070 XT, rumored to be a flagship model, was spotted in leaked benchmarks, showing performance comparable to the RX 7900 GRE and Nvidia's RTX 4070 Ti.
The leaked Time Spy benchmark indicates the RX 9070 XT may fall short of the RX 7900 XT by over 15%, raising concerns about its competitiveness at higher tiers.
Images of what is believed to be the RX 9070 XT have surfaced in AMD advertisements, showcasing a new three-fan cooler design paired with Ryzen 9 CPUs in potential bundle promotions.
AMD is expected to officially unveil its RDNA 4 GPUs at CES 2025, where further details on performance, pricing, and features may be confirmed.