Recent updates from Benchlife have shed light on the anticipated launch of the Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card from AMD, along with a clarification regarding its release timeline. With the excitement building around AMD's latest offerings, it's essential to separate fact from fiction regarding the new graphics cards.
Initial rumors surrounding the launch dates of the Radeon RX 9060 XT and the RX 9070 GRE can now be considered outdated. In our previous reports, we indicated that there were no credible sources confirming a delay for the RX 9070 GRE into Q4. AMD has officially stated that the RX 9070 GRE is set to launch on May 8, following the unveiling of the new Navi 48 GPU targeted at the Chinese market.
As for the Radeon RX 9060 XT, speculation regarding a potential launch on May 18 has arisen. However, AMD has a pattern of avoiding product launches on Sundays, and they have scheduled a significant press conference just three days later, aligning with the official Computex keynote on May 21. Benchlife reports that the unveiling of the RX 9060 XT will coincide with this date.
While the announcement of the Radeon RX 9060 XT is expected on May 21, actual product availability may not be realized until June. This distinction is crucial, as “launch” typically implies immediate availability. However, Benchlife has indicated that the announcement will not equate to instant market readiness, suggesting a timeline that matches earlier predictions of a June availability.
According to previous leaks, AMD plans to release two variants of the RX 9060 XT: one equipped with 16GB of memory and another with 8GB. There are ongoing discussions regarding the status of the 8GB model, with speculation that it may have been canceled. It remains a possibility that AMD could emulate NVIDIA's strategy by minimizing the media presence of the 8GB model, or it may be a limited-availability SKU, as production has reportedly commenced on many units.
For those interested in the specifications of the upcoming graphics cards, here’s a brief overview:
Model GPU Cores Boost Clock Memory Memory Bus Memory Speed Memory Bandwidth Max Board Power PCIe Interface MSRP Release Date AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Navi 48 XTX 4096 ~2.97 GHz 16 GB GDDR6 256-bit 20 Gbps 640 GB/s 304W PCIe 5.0×16 $599 March 2025 AMD Radeon RX 9070 Navi 48 XT 3584 ~2.52 GHz 16 GB GDDR6 256-bit 20 Gbps 640 GB/s 220W PCIe 5.0×16 $549 March 2025 AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE Navi 48 XL 3072 ~2.79 GHz 12 GB GDDR6 192-bit 18 Gbps 432 GB/s 220W PCIe 5.0×16 4199 RMB (China) May 2025 AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT Navi 44 XT 2048 ~3.23 GHz 16/8 GB GDDR6 128-bit 20 Gbps 320 GB/s TBC PCIe 5.0×8 TBC June 2025Stay tuned for more updates as we approach these significant launch dates, particularly for the Radeon RX 9060 XT, which promises to deliver impressive performance for gamers and content creators alike.
