AMD Radeon RX 9070 non-XT "Made by AMD" OEM Design Pictured

[AleksandarK]

Last week, we got a leaked picture of AMD's reference/OEM/Made by AMD (MBA) design of the Radeon RX 9070 XT in China. However, we have a non-XT card on the menu today, with the reference design also pictured in China. We already know that AMD is not releasing any MBA reference designs of its latest Radeon RX 9000 series GPUs based on the RDNA 4. However, the Chinese black market is the place to be when it comes to finding these MBA cards, probably manufactured in high double-digit or low tripe-digits of units. AMD usually has one of its AIB partners manufacture these for OEM integrated system distribution or partner testing/software optimization.

Pictured below is the Radeon RX 9070 non-XT GPU with an all-black shroud. Unlike official renders, this design is much more toned down. The official render shows a black/gray color combination with an LED-illuminated Radeon logo. However, the official version appears with only a simple aesthetic, without a hint of LED illumination. The card wasn't pictured running, but we assume that there is no LED illumination. Below, you can compare the pictured/leaked Radeon RX 9070 GPU with the official render.



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[Philaphlous]

I heard the first few models come with Lisa's signature on them....

 

[Guwapo77]

They need to release a 9070XT version ASAP and snatch back these runaway prices by the AIBs!!

 

[dartuil]

They need to release a 9070XT version ASAP and snatch back these runaway prices by the AIBs!!

AMEN to that
Seeing non xt at 800-900 is pure crazyness.

 

[ixi]

I do wonder, people are really overpaying 300 or more for 9070 xt? On the other hand people.are buying overpriced rtx, most likely amd too :€

 

[Krit]

I do wonder, people are really overpaying 300 or more for 9070 xt? On the other hand people.are buying overpriced rtx, most likely amd too :€

Definitely yes otherwise prices would go down because of good stock. It's shame that few months to one year ago there was better deals from RTX 40 Series and even right now there are better deals from RX 7000 Series.

Even crap msrp models are going for 800€-900€.

 

[Arkz]

They need to release a 9070XT version ASAP and snatch back these runaway prices by the AIBs!!

This is an AIB. You mean the partners?

 

[Guwapo77]

This is an AIB. You mean the partners?

This is a Made by AMD ((MbA) which is made by an AIB), but its made by an AIB that is sold at MSRP prices. The problem is, the AIBs (ASUS, MSI, Power Color, and etc) are charging astronomical prices over MSRP for over priced coolers.

I was originally disappointed with AMD and the $649 MSRP; however, looking at the landscape, I think AIBs would still have charged close to $1,000 even if the MSRP was $399.99.

 

[Arkz]

This is a Made by AMD ((MbA) which is made by an AIB), but its made by an AIB that is sold at MSRP prices. The problem is, the AIBs (ASUS, MSI, Power Color, and etc) are charging astronomical prices over MSRP for over priced coolers.

I was originally disappointed with AMD and the $649 MSRP; however, looking at the landscape, I think AIBs would still have charged close to $1,000 even if the MSRP was $399.99.

It's not made by an AIB, it is an AIB. It's an AIB partner card. All graphics cards are Add In Boards whether made by Nvidia, AMD, or their partners.

 

[Random_User]

They need to release a 9070XT version ASAP and snatch back these runaway prices by the AIBs!!

Why would they? They just clearly showing through this leaks, that they don't give a single sh*t about the whole situation, because, they just are feeling fine. They intentionally shifted the blame on the "pesky" "greedy" AIBs. Much like nVidia did, years ago. Do you really think AMD, even for a tiny bit doesn't benefit from this entire mess?

And MBA cards still were selling almost exclusivelly in NA/US, and a couple of EU countries, with extremely limited stock. So these were also having exorobitant prices.

 

[Guwapo77]

Why would they? They just clearly showing through this leaks, that they don't give a single sh*t about the whole situation, because, they just are feeling fine. They intentionally shifted the blame on the "pesky" "greedy" AIBs. Much like nVidia did, years ago. Do you really think AMD, even for a tiny bit doesn't benefit from this entire mess?

And MBA cards still were selling almost exclusivelly in NA/US, and a couple of EU countries, with extremely limited stock. So these were also having exorobitant prices.

AMD doesn't benefit from AIBs selling through the roof UNLESS they screwing the AIBs with over wholesale prices for the GPUs. IF the AIBs keep going higher with their prices, this will cripple AMDs chance to increase marketshare.

It's not made by an AIB, it is an AIB. It's an AIB partner card. All graphics cards are Add In Boards whether made by Nvidia, AMD, or their partners.

Bro...I think you're trying to be smart and you're saying the same damn thing I'm saying. Asus, Gigabyte, MSI, and etc - AIBs. Just like the damn article says, AMD gets an AIB to make the card for them, but it's called MbA.

 

[Arkz]

AMD doesn't benefit from AIBs selling through the roof UNLESS they screwing the AIBs with over wholesale prices for the GPUs. IF the AIBs keep going higher with their prices, this will cripple AMDs chance to increase marketshare.


Bro...I think you're trying to be smart and you're saying the same damn thing I'm saying. Asus, Gigabyte, MSI, and etc - AIBs. Just like the damn article says, AMD gets an AIB to make the card for them, but it's called MbA.

Not trying to be smart just pointing out the inaccurate naming. You're calling those companies AIBs, not the cards. They're AIB Partners, not AIBs. An Nvidia Founders Edition card is an AIB, so is a video capture card or sound card lol. It would be like calling Asus, Sapphire, MSI etc a graphics card instead of a graphics card partner/manufacturer.

And yeah AMDs card is still an AIB, but I've never actually heard it called MbA. And yes as far as I know AMD hasn't actually had their own home built OEM version for some time. I think Sapphire has made the AMD badged versions going back a few generations now. Dunno when AMD made cards themselves last, RX500 series maybe?

 

[Guwapo77]

Not trying to be smart just pointing out the inaccurate naming. You're calling those companies AIBs, not the cards. They're AIB Partners, not AIBs. An Nvidia Founders Edition card is an AIB, so is a video capture card or sound card lol. It would be like calling Asus, Sapphire, MSI etc a graphics card instead of a graphics card partner/manufacturer.

And yeah AMDs card is still an AIB, but I've never actually heard it called MbA. And yes as far as I know AMD hasn't actually had their own home built OEM version for some time. I think Sapphire has made the AMD badged versions going back a few generations now. Dunno when AMD made cards themselves last, RX500 series maybe?

In the context of GPUs, "AIB" stands for "Add-in Board," and within the graphics card community, it's often used as shorthand for "AIB partner" or "custom card," referring to third-party manufacturers who design and produce graphics cards using GPU chips from companies like Nvidia, AMD, or Intel.

Here's a more detailed explanation:

• AIB (Add-in Board):
  This is the literal meaning of the acronym, referring to any card that can be inserted into a PC's expansion slots to enhance capabilities.
  
  
• AIB Partners/Board Partners:
  In the context of GPUs, AIBs are often referred to as AIB partners or board partners, which are third-party manufacturers like Gigabyte, MSI, and ASUS.
  
  
• • Custom/Non-Reference Cards:
    AIB cards are synonymous with custom or non-reference cards, meaning graphics cards designed and manufactured by these AIB partners, rather than the original GPU manufacturer.
  • How it Works:
    AIB partners purchase GPU chips from companies like Nvidia, AMD, or Intel, and then design and manufacture their own graphics cards, often with unique cooling solutions, PCB layouts, and overclocking potential.
  • Examples:
    Common AIB partners include Gigabyte, MSI, ASUS, EVGA, XFX, and PowerColor.
  • Reference Cards:
    Reference cards are the cards designed and manufactured by the GPU manufacturer themselves, like Nvidia's Founders Edition or AMD's reference models.
    
    
    At the end of the day we are saying the same damn thing... The Radeon 6000 series had MbA cards if I remember correctly.f