AMD has officially introduced its next-generation RDNA 4 graphics architecture with the launch of the Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 graphics cards, part of the new Radeon RX 9000 series.
Designed to redefine gaming performance, RDNA 4 introduces significant advancements in raytracing, AI acceleration, and overall efficiency, delivering cutting-edge graphics for enthusiasts and creators alike.
RDNA 4: A Revolution in GPU Architecture
At the core of the Radeon RX 9000 series, AMD RDNA 4 features an overhauled compute unit design that enhances both raw gaming power and AI-driven performance. The architecture introduces unified RDNA 4 Compute Units, enabling up to 40% higher gaming performance over RDNA 3. With third-generation raytracing accelerators, RDNA 4 doubles raytracing throughput per compute unit, allowing for more realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections in modern games.
AI acceleration has also taken a significant leap, with second-generation AI accelerators delivering up to 8x INT8 throughput per AI accelerator for sparse matrices. This enhancement allows RDNA 4 GPUs to efficiently process advanced AI workloads, optimizing upscaling, image enhancement, and generative AI applications—all while maintaining peak gaming performance.
Game-Changing Features of RDNA 4
RDNA 4 isn’t just about raw power—it brings a host of next-gen gaming features:
- Supercharged Raytracing: Third-gen Raytracing Accelerators push realism further, improving lighting accuracy and global illumination.
- AI-Enhanced Performance: Second-gen AI accelerators enable faster AI-driven upscaling and improved frame generation techniques, enhancing fluidity and responsiveness.
- FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 (FSR 4): The latest machine-learning-powered upscaling technology, exclusive to RDNA 4, significantly enhances image quality and performance in over 30 titles at launch.
- HYPR-RX Technology: Seamlessly integrates Radeon Super Resolution, Fluid Motion Frames 2.1, Anti-Lag, and Boost to enhance gaming responsiveness and efficiency.
- Radiance Display Engine: Full support for DisplayPort 2.1a and HDMI 2.1b, enabling 8K 144 Hz and 4K 240 Hz gaming, with 12-bit HDR for breathtaking visuals.
Performance That Pushes Boundaries
With 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, the Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 are built to handle max settings at 1440p and beyond. Benchmarks indicate a 20% performance increase over the previous RX 7900 GRE, with the RX 9070 XT pushing over 40% more power for $599 USD MSRP.
The RDNA 4-powered RX 9000 series is also designed for long-term gaming viability, providing hardware-accelerated support for next-gen AI models, upscaling algorithms, and display technologies.
The AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series graphics cards are set to launch on March 6, 2025, through top board partners such as Acer, ASRock, ASUS, Gigabyte, PowerColor, Sapphire, Vastarmor, XFX, and Yeston.
