AMD Explains Delayed “RDNA 4” GPU Release; Architecture Will be Celebrated at a Dedicated Event

AMD has recently clarified why it opted not to discuss the RDNA 4 architecture during its CES 2025 keynote, emphasizing that this groundbreaking technology merits its own dedicated event.

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At the CES 2025 keynote, many were surprised by AMD’s decision to withhold information on RDNA 4 and specific WeU designations like the Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070. Although the company did not elaborate on this choice through mainstream channels, Frank Azor, AMD’s Chief Architect of Gaming Solutions, provided clarity during a recent interview with Spanish tech channel Michael Quesada.

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According to Azor, time constraints limited the keynote’s scope, leaving no room for announcements regarding RDNA 4 or FSR 4 without overshadowing critical developments in AI. However, some industry watchers consider this reasoning questionable, particularly when comparing it to other companies like NVIDIA, which successfully held extensive keynotes lasting up to 1.5 hours. Many speculate that AMD was patiently waiting to assess NVIDIA’s RTX 50 series reveal before announcing their RX 9000 series cards.

What are we announcing here? With the announcements of RDNA2 and RDNA3, we had dedicated events to present the architecture and performance improvements. We can’t cover that in five minutes. If we had, everyone would be angry with us for not giving the new graphics cards the attention they deserve.

That’s why we decided to reserve the announcement of the new graphics cards for a separate event where we can give them proper focus. We will also announce software-related advancements such as AMD FSR 4.

– AMD’s Frank Azor (Translated via Videocardz)

In addition to addressing the launch timeline for RDNA 4, Azor provided insights into the upcoming GPU models’ pricing strategy. He indicated that consumers can expect a price range between $300 and $1,000 for the new models. Furthermore, he noted that the RX 9070 WeUs are designed to compete effectively with the previous-gen Radeon RX 7800 XT and RX 7900 GRE, positioning AMD’s new mid-tier RDNA 4 offerings against higher-end RDNA 3 products.

This discussion represents a significant step in AMD’s communication regarding RDNA 4, showcasing the first substantive media engagement on the subject. Previous reports from notable leakers have suggested that the RX 9070 series could “change everything,”raising expectations for consumers who may be hesitant to pre-order NVIDIA’s RTX 50 series GPUs.

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