At CES 2025, AMD kept performance details of the Radeon RX 90 series under wraps, but IGN tested a system equipped with the Radeon RX 9070, revealing some insights. In Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, the GPU delivered an impressive average of 99 FPS at 4K resolution, all achieved without relying on AMD’s FSR 4 or any other upscaling technology. This performance showcased the raw power of the RX 9070 without assistance from AI or algorithms.
IGN noted that this performance was achieved using an older driver, which lacked optimizations for the new RDNA 4 architecture. Despite this, the results were promising. However, the test revealed a few bugs that were reminiscent of early issues with Intel’s Arc B580 GPUs. These glitches are expected to be resolved before the RX 9070 officially launches.
The system also featured AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor, a CPU touted by AMD as “the best in the world for gamers and creators,” further demonstrating the synergy of AMD’s latest hardware lineup.
Radeon RX 90: no details revealed by AMD
AMD’s Radeon RX 90 reveal at CES 2025 was surprisingly low-key, with no official mention during the keynote presentation. The company did not share details about its new RDNA 4 GPUs nor showcase a reference design. Any information available has come from leaks rather than an official source.
AMD did unveil three GPU series: the Radeon RX 9070 XT (likely the flagship model), the RX 9070, and the RX 9060 series, though no specific models or technical specifications were provided. The absence of performance benchmarks or design reveals has left many enthusiasts questioning AMD’s strategy for this generation of GPUs.
This muted launch comes at a time when AMD appears to be stepping away from the high-end gaming GPU market. By seemingly ceding ground to NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5080 and RTX 5090, AMD is leaving the premium segment to its rival.
The Radeon RX 90 series is expected to launch in the first quarter of this year, though exact dates and pricing remain unannounced. This cautious approach has sparked speculation about AMD’s long-term strategy in the GPU market.
