AMD has unveiled the Radeon RX 7000 in its stream. MeinMMO explains what you need to know about AMD’s new graphics card.
AMD has introduced the first “RX 7000” graphics cards in its stream. The first details of the two fastest graphics cards that AMD plans to bring to market soon were shown, aiming to compete with Nvidia.
The most important points at a glance:
- The RX 7900 XTX will be AMD’s fastest graphics card. The GPU is expected to be released on December 13, 2022, with an official price of 999 US dollars.
- With the RX 7900 XT, AMD has presented a second graphics card. This model is positioned below the RX 7900 XTX. Prices start at 899 US dollars, and the card is also expected to be released on December 13.
- All new graphics cards utilize the new RDNA3 architecture and a special 5nm chiplet architecture. The new architecture is expected to be significantly more efficient.
- With DisplayPort 2.1, FSR 3.0, and HYPR-RX, AMD also showcased a range of new features that are set to be available for gamers in the coming months. Additionally, AMD is partnering with manufacturers to offer custom gaming PCs with AMD hardware.
- Also new in the graphics cards are AI units integrated into the chip. Until now, AMD GPUs did not offer an equivalent to Nvidia’s Tensor Cores.
MeinMMO will detail the two new graphics cards that AMD introduced today.
RX 7900 XTX – This is AMD’s new flagship for 8K gaming
What exactly does the RX 7900 XTX offer? With the RX 7900 XTX, AMD has introduced a graphics card specifically aimed at gamers wanting to play in 4K or 8K. AMD has packed a lot of technology into the new graphics card, including DisplayPort 2.1, FSR 3.0, and a new technology called HYPR-RX that is supposed to improve latency. Additionally, the graphics cards feature a special chiplet architecture that is intended to be very efficient.
It is also worth mentioning that the RX 7900 XTX is said to require a power of 355 watts – Nvidia’s RTX 4090 is rated with a TDP of 450 watts, thus officially requiring more.
When will the RX 7900 XTX be released? The graphics card is officially set to release on December 13, 2022, just before the Christmas shopping season.
What will the RX 7900 XTX cost? The fastest Radeon GPU is expected to cost 999 US dollars at release, making it significantly cheaper than the competition. Nvidia has a suggested retail price of 1,599 US dollars for the RTX 4090. In Germany, prices are likely to be just above the 1,000-euro mark.
The technical details of the RX 7900 XTX:
| Compute Units | Clock Frequency | Memory Size | TDP | Price | Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 2.3 GHz | 24 GB GDDR6 | 355 Watts | 999 US dollars | December 13, 2022 |
RX 7900 XT – AMD’s second graphics card is also intended for 4K gaming
What exactly does the RX 7900 XT offer? AMD’s second graphics card is also intended for 4K gaming. The feature set is identical to the RX 7900 XTX, but it offers fewer compute units and a lower clock frequency.
When will the RX 7900 XT be released? The GPU is also expected to be released on December 13, 2022.
What will the RX 7900 XT cost? The graphics card is expected to retail for 899 US dollars. Thus, it is 100 US dollars cheaper than the XTX version.
| Compute Units | Clock Frequency | Memory Size | TDP | Price | Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | 2.0 GHz | 20 GB GDDR6 | 300 Watts | 899 US dollars | December 13, 2022 |
AMD throws a few jabs at Nvidia
What are these jabs? AMD could not resist throwing a few targeted jabs at Nvidia during the unveiling of the new graphics cards. They stated that no new power adapter is needed for the new graphics cards – referring to the issues that Nvidia is currently experiencing with burnt cables (via GameStar.de).
Additionally, they proudly announced that there is no need to buy a new system or case. The graphics cards will also fit into older systems. A further jab towards Nvidia, who had predominantly shown how large the new RTX 4090 has become in their presentation.
Can the cards even be bought? After the official release of the RTX 3000 generation, hardly anyone was able to buy a GPU. Either the graphics cards were hardly available or far too expensive. Thus, you had to pay thousands of euros on eBay for a single graphics card.
What do you think? Does AMD have a chance against Nvidia with the presented graphics cards? Will you upgrade or prefer to stay with your current graphics card?
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