Leaked Prototype of AMD Radeon RX 7500: A 6GB Graphics Card That Was Never Released

Recent leaks have suggested that the entry-level RDNA 3 GPU is not just a rumor, with images surfacing that imply its existence prior to any official announcement.

Radeon RX “7500”: An Insight into the NAVI 33 GPU Architecture

AMD’s previous X500 and X400 series, including models like the RX 6400 and RX 6500 XT, failed to capture gamer interest largely due to their limited VRAM and performance constraints that diminished their gaming viability. Although there were expectations that AMD might revisit this entry-level GPU approach with the RX 7000 series, this prospect appears to have changed, leading to questions about upcoming models.

Among the anticipated RX 7000 series GPUs were models such as the RX 7300 and RX 7400. However, the RX “7500”had not been widely discussed until now, as recent leaks have unveiled both its specifications and design details.

The recent image shared by user @GOKForFree showcases the Radeon RX 7500, albeit with some components obscured. According to this source, the RX 7500 is purported to be equipped with a NAVI 33 XE die and feature 1536 Stream Processors. This card represents a more basic variant of the NAVI 33 architecture utilized in the RX 7600 series, with a memory bus interface limited to just 96-bit. Consequently, it is outfitted with 6 GB of GDDR6 VRAM, which is significantly less than the RX 7600’s offerings.

RX 7500 GPU GPU-Z — Image Credit: @GOKForFree

Despite the specifications being somewhat confirmed via GPU-Z, the absence of an official release means the software cannot accurately recognize the card. While clock speeds are not available in the software, it has been reported that the GPU operates at a notably low frequency of only 300 MHz. At this point, the reason behind AMD’s decision to potentially shelve the RX 7500 remains unclear, and it’s unlikely that this card will be available in stores.

In a market where 8 GB cards are rapidly losing appeal, a budget-friendly GPU like the RX 7500, priced under $200 and equipped with 6 GB of memory, could still appeal to entry-level gamers. However, AMD seems disinterested in producing low-capacity cards priced between $100 and $200, opting instead to focus on $300 models with 8 GB, similar to NVIDIA’s strategy. This trend suggests a growing neglect of the entry-level segment by GPU manufacturers.

Despite these challenges, there remains a faint possibility that AMD could release the RX 7300 and RX 7400, as recent updates show the RX 7300 has been added to the AIDA64 support list. However, considering the elapsed time since its anticipated launch, the likelihood of these models emerging seems reduced, with speculation now indicating that an RX 9050 may take their place instead.

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