Retail Website Leaks AMD Radeon RX 9050 GPU Details; Potential Entry-Level RDNA 4 Graphics Card?

Recent insights suggest that AMD is gearing up to introduce a new entry-level GPU, potentially named the Radeon RX 9050, as part of its RDNA 4 series. While this information remains unconfirmed, a local retailer’s listing has generated significant buzz within the tech community.

Mexican Retailer Sparks Interest with AMD Radeon RX 9050 Listing

After a conspicuous absence of a 50-class card in its previous generations, AMD appears ready to launch a model in the RDNA 4 series. Following the releases of the RX 5000 and RX 6000 series, the only notable entry-level graphics cards have been the Radeon RX 5500 XT and RX 6500 XT. However, AMD largely focused on mid-range offerings, leaving a gap in its lineup for budget-conscious gamers who ideally seek GPUs priced under $300.

The RX 6400 and RX 6500 XT provided some entry-level options; regrettably, they were plagued by performance issues that rendered them less competitive in today’s market. With the RX 9000 series potentially including a 50-class card, AMD seems to acknowledge the growing demand for accessible yet capable GPUs.

Notably, a Mexican retailer, DDTECH, revealed the RX 9050 alongside the RX 9060 in their product filters, captivating the attention of the online community. While it’s unclear whether the appearance of the RX 9050 was a mistake or a legitimate leak, it certainly raises excitement for those looking at budget-friendly options.

RX 9050 and RX 9060 — Image Source: DDTECH

Market Dynamics and Competitive Landscape

The graphics card market has seen fierce competition, particularly in the $300+ range, where companies like AMD and NVIDIA consistently release their latest models. Current offerings include the RTX 4060 from NVIDIA and the RX 7600 from AMD, with both brands locking down the mid-range segment. Interestingly, NVIDIA has refrained from launching a 50-class card in its Ada Lovelace lineup, indicating a possible gap that AMD might exploit.

The absence of GPUs priced under $250 has left many gamers frustrated, and the introduction of the RX 9050 would fill this crucial void. Current speculation suggests this model will feature at least 8 GB of VRAM, particularly considering the demanding nature of modern gaming titles. Additionally, expectations lean towards a power-efficient design with a thermal design power (TDP) of less than 150W.

While drawing comparisons to the RX 6500 XT could provide some insights, it’s crucial to note that AMD has likely learned from the performance challenges faced by its predecessor. As for the RX 9060, it is anticipated to launch in the second quarter of the year, poised to challenge NVIDIA’s upcoming RTX 5060 series.

Expected Specs of AMD Radeon RX 9000 “RDNA 4″Series

GPU	Radeon RX 9070 XT	Radeon RX 9070	Radeon RX 9060 XT	Radeon RX 9060	Radeon RX 9050?
Architecture	RDNA 4	RDNA 4	RDNA 4	RDNA 4	RDNA 4
GPU WeU	Navi 48	Navi 48	Navi 44	Navi 44	Navi 44
Process Node	TSMC 4nm	TSMC 4nm	TSMC 4nm	TSMC 4nm	TSMC 4nm
Transistor Count	53.9 Billion	53.9 Billion	TBD	TBD	TBD
Die Size	357mm²	357mm²	TBD	TBD	TBD
Compute Units	64	56	TBD	TBD	TBD
Ray Accelerators	64	56	TBD	TBD	TBD
AI Accelerators	128	112	TBD	TBD	TBD
Stream Processors	4096	3584	TBD	TBD	TBD
Game Clock	2400 MHz	2070 MHz	TBD	TBD	TBD
Boost Clock	2970 MHz	2540 MHz	TBD	TBD	TBD
Peak FP32	48.7 TFLOPs	36.1 TFLOPs	TBD	TBD	TBD
Peak FP16	97.3 TFLOPs	72.3 TFLOPs	TBD	TBD	TBD
Peak INT8	779 TOPS (Sparsity)	578 TOPS (Sparsity)	TBD	TBD	TBD
Peak INT4	1557 TOPS (Sparsity)	1156 TOPS (Sparsity)	TBD	TBD	TBD
Texture Fill-Rate	730.3 GT/s	564.5 GT/s	TBD	TBD	TBD
ROPS	64	64	TBD	TBD	TBD
Infinity Cache	64 MB	64 MB	TBD	TBD	TBD
Memory	16GB GDDR6	16GB GDDR6	16GB GDDR6?	8GB GDDR6?	TBD
Memory Speed	20 Gbps	20 Gbps	20 Gbps?	20 Gbps?	TBD
Bus Interface	256-bit	256-bit	128-bit?	128-bit	TBD
PCIe Interface	PCIe 5.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x8?	PCIe 5.0 x8?	TBD
TBP	304W	220W	TBD	TBD	TBD
Price	$599 US	$549 US	TBD	TBD	TBD