Leakers Might Be Incorrect About AMD's Next-Gen GPU

The AMD RX 9000 series is on the verge of launch, gearing up to compete with some of the top graphics cards on the market. Each day brings fresh rumors regarding their performance and pricing. A recent update from a credible source on X (formerly Twitter) has emerged, offering insights into the expected capabilities of these new cards. Although the details are somewhat unclear—typical for this kind of information—it suggests that some of the earlier predictions concerning the RX 9070 might have been inaccurate.

The latest buzz about RDNA 4 came from momomo_us on X, known for delivering trustworthy GPU and CPU news. However, it’s always wise to approach such information with a degree of caution.

This particular leaker provided some insight into the anticipated clock speeds for AMD’s upcoming GPU. While it wasn’t specified which model they were referencing, it seems likely that this information applies to the RX 9070 non-XT, not the higher-end RX 9070 XT. The clock speeds appear to show a modest advancement over the RX 7700 XT, which aligns with the expectations.

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— 188号 (@momomo_us) February 19, 2025

Since the RX 9070 XT is likely comparable to the RX 7900 XT, this further supports the idea that the information pertains to the non-XT version.

Sources have long suggested AMD’s new GPUs could reach clock speeds exceeding 3GHz. However, this new information raises some doubts. It’s plausible that both predictions might hold true: the RX 9070 XT could still hit 3GHz and above, while the non-XT variant maxes out around 2.7GHz, as suggested above.

Numerous updates have surfaced concerning the specifications and performance expectations for both the RX 9070 XT and the non-XT model. Prior leaks anticipated clock rates of at least 3GHz for RDNA 3, which did not materialize. As such, I’m proceeding cautiously, but the announcement isn’t far off. AMD is slated to unveil the new series on February 28 during a dedicated event.