AMD may still have a surprise in store for the high-end GPU market. While promotional materials have consistently suggested that the Radeon RX 9070 XT would be the flagship RDNA 4-based graphics card, equipped with 16GB of VRAM, new rumors indicate that a more powerful model might be on the way. According to a recent leak from Chiphell, AMD is reportedly working on an RDNA 4 GPU featuring up to 32GB of VRAM, potentially positioning itself as a direct competitor to Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5090.
High-End GPU Planned for 2025
Despite previous reports that AMD had halted development on a higher-tier RDNA 4 GPU for various reasons, this new information suggests otherwise. The unnamed graphics card is expected to launch sometime in the first half of 2025. While its final VRAM capacity remains unconfirmed, sources indicate it could reach 32GB, making it one of the most memory-heavy consumer GPUs in AMD’s lineup.
However, there is some debate over whether this card will be a traditional gaming GPU or a solution tailored for data centers, where large amounts of VRAM are especially beneficial. Unlike the RX 9070 XT, this high-end model is likely to come with a significantly higher price tag.
Possible Specs and Market Positioning
The inclusion of 32GB of VRAM strongly suggests that the new GPU will feature either a 256-bit or 512-bit memory bus. A 512-bit configuration, while theoretically possible, is considered unlikely. Instead, the card may be a premium version of the Navi 44 architecture, incorporating advanced AI capabilities.
If AMD integrates this GPU into its Radeon lineup, it could still be used for gaming, even if its primary purpose leans towards professional workloads or AI-driven applications. Whether it will emerge as a true competitor to the RTX 5090 or serve a different market segment remains to be seen. However, if the rumors hold true, AMD may be preparing to disrupt Nvidia’s dominance in the high-end GPU space.
