AMD has confirmed that the next-generation Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT graphics cards will launch in March 2025, following speculation about an earlier release this month.

The delay in the RX 9070 series release may be influenced by AMD's strategy to wait for Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5000 series launch, particularly the RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 Ti expected in February.

Industry analysts suggest that the delay could also stem from incomplete driver development or the integration of AI-driven FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 into more games.

This postponement has disappointed gamers who anticipated the RX 9070 series to debut in late January or early February.

The RX 9000 series, unveiled at CES 2025, includes four models built on the RDNA 4 architecture, featuring advanced AI and ray tracing capabilities.

However, detailed specifications for the RX 9070 series remain undisclosed, leading to speculation about its performance compared to Nvidia's offerings.

AMD has promised a dedicated launch event to provide more information on the RDNA 4 architecture and the specifications of the RX 9070 XT and RX 9070.

David McAfee, AMD's VP and GM of Ryzen CPU and Radeon graphics, expressed excitement about the hardware and software capabilities of the Radeon 9000 series.

The high expectations for the new GPUs may lead to disappointment if their actual performance does not meet the rumored specifications.

The RX 9070 series is expected to target the mid-range GPU market, competing against Nvidia's RTX 4070 series.

AMD currently holds only 12% of the discrete GPU market compared to Nvidia's 88%, highlighting the competitive landscape they face.

Speculation also surrounds the pricing strategy for the RX 9070 XT, which is crucial for its competitive positioning against Nvidia's upcoming RTX 5000 series.