Title: Nvidia Faces Challenge as AMD's Radeon RX 9070 XT Performance Leaks
Fresh Look at the Leaked AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Performance Benchmarks
This intriguing leak could be giving us a sneak peek into the potential performance of AMD's upcoming Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card. Surface on the Videocardz website, images alleged to be from 3DMark results and specifications were posted on the Chiphell forum, hinting at incredible capabilities. The post, later removed, suggested the RX 9070 XT might challenge Nvidia's RTX 4080 Super.
Radeon RX 9070 XT Leaked Benchmarks
Today, Videocardz revealed 3DMark benchmark results, which paint an optimistic picture for the yet-to-be-officially-announced AMD card. In Speed Way DX12, the RX 9070 XT matched AMD's existing flagship, the RX 7900 XTX and outperformed the RTX 4080 Super in the Time Spy Extreme benchmark at similar settings.
Comparing these leaked results to average scores from other cards using an Intel Core Ultra 285K CPU, we see:
- Speed Way DX12: RX 9070 XT & RX 7900 XTX match, both outperforming the RTX 4080 Super
- Time Spy Extreme: RX 9070 XT surpassing the RTX 4080 Super
Preserving Market Share: AMD's Radeon RX 9070 XT Strategy
At CES this week, limited information about AMD's new RDNA 4 Radeon RX 9070 XT and 9700 was disclosed. Conforming to AMD's statements, the company will not challenge Nvidia's flagship graphics cards, like the RTX 4090, but instead will target the mid-range market, aiming to boost market share. The leaked benchmarks suggest that the RX 9070 XT might offer RTX 4080/4080 Super performance at potentially lower prices.
Expected AMD RX 9070 XT Pricing
In a recent interview with Tom's Hardware, AMD's David McAfee stated that the new RDNA 4 architecture was specifically designed to target the mid-range market and budget-conscious gamers. The RTX 5000 series is also expected to see significant performance boosts, and the RX 9070 XT might face competition from RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 Ti.
While AMD has not officially announced the release date of the new Radeon graphics cards, leaks suggest a Q1 timeframe. In contrast, Nvidia's RTX 5080 and 5090 are slated for immediate release, with the RTX 5070 Ti and 5070 scheduled for next month.
Global competition and technology advancements have never been more exciting, and with upcoming releases from both Nvidia and AMD, the stage is set for thrilling performances and budget-friendly options. Stay tuned for more details and official announcements!
([1] AMD's Radeon RX 9070 XT Specifications: TPU.Technology[2] AMD's Radeon RX 9000 Series: WCCFTech[3] AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series Teased for Q1 2025: WCCFTech[4] AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series Raster Tasks Performance: WCCFTech]
- The leaked 3DMark benchmarks suggest that the RX 9070 XT might offer RTX 4080/4080 Super performance at potentially lower prices compared to Nvidia's offerings.
- At Nvidia's CES event, the RTX 5080 and 5090 were announced for immediate release, while the RX 9070 XT's release date is speculated to be in Q1.
- In a recent interview, AMD's David McAfee mentioned that the new RDNA 4 architecture is tailored for the mid-range market and budget-conscious gamers, potentially placing the RX 9070 XT in competition with Nvidia's RTX 5070 and 5070 Ti.
- The RTX 5080 price is yet to be announced, while rumors suggest the RTX 5090 will be more expensive than its predecessor, the RTX 4090.
