Radeon RX 9070 XT with PCIe 5.0 interface
The primary RDNA4 GPU listed by MicroCenter.
Might this finish the controversy on whether or not the Radeon RX 9070 collection will help the most recent PCI Specific commonplace? Maybe. Up to now, there’s no indication that the brand new RDNA4 playing cards aren’t supporting the most recent interface model already supported by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 collection and omitted by Intel Arc Battlemage GPUs.
The PowerColor Crimson Satan Restricted Version is a particular model that is available in completely different packaging (pictured above) and consists of goodies that we have now not seen but (usually it’s a VGA holder, mousepad, generally a backplate cowl). Mainly, it’s a particular mannequin typically seen in opinions, however not that widespread alternative amongst players given its greater value.
The cardboard is now listed on the MicroCenter website, though it has no specs past what we will see within the title. It confirms 16GB of reminiscence and PCIe 5.0 specs:
Radeon RX 9070 XT Crimson Satan Restricted Version, Supply: MicroCenter
The truth that the RX 9070 collection could help PCIe 5.0 specs isn’t totally shocking, though some early data talked about PCIe 4.0, therefore the apparent confusion. The RX 9070 specs we have now from our supply at PowerColor affirm that these are certainly PCIe 5.0 playing cards, and when you take a look at the PCIe slot, it additionally matches the bodily look of the 5.0 commonplace, akin to the RTX 50 collection.
Radeon RX 9070 XT Crimson Satan field, Supply: Reddit
Value noting that the just lately leaked packaging for the Crimson Satan GPU didn’t point out any PCIe specs, so maybe this was nonetheless not confirmed when the packaging was printed (late December/early January).
PowerColor is ready to formally announce its Crimson Satan RDNA4 GPUs on February 28. These playing cards ought to go on sale on March 6.
| Radeon RX 9070 vs. GeForce RTX 5070 | ||||
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| VideoCardz.com | AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT |
AMD Radeon RX 9070 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
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| GPU | Navi 48 | Navi 48 | GB203-300 | GB205 -300 |
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| Reminiscence Bus | ||||
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| Max Board Energy | TBC | TBC | ||
| PCIe Interface | ➡️ PCIe 5.0×16 ⬅️ | ➡️ PCIe 5.0×16⬅️ | PCIe 5.0×16 | PCIe 5.0×16 |
| MSRP | TBC | TBC | $749 | $549 |
| First Announcement | January 6 | January 6 | January 6 | January 6 |
| Second Announcement | February 28 | February 28 | – | – |
| Launch Date | March 6 | March 6 | February 20 | March 5 |
Supply: MicroCenter through @momomo_us
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