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ASRock Unveils New Radeon AI PRO R9700, RX 9060 XT, and ARC Pro B60 Graphics Cards at Computex 2025

ASRock had plenty of new graphics cards at the Computex 2025 show, with a few interesting pieces in its Creator Series, including the new AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700 and Arc Pro B60 graphics cards. In addition, ASRock showcased the newly announced AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics cards that will be available in both Challenger and Steel Legend series.

The ASRock Creator Series is an interesting one as this is aimed at "multi-GPU collaborative computing," meaning it is designed for multi-card computing. This is the reason why the ASRock Creator Series uses a blower-style dual-slot cooler design with vapor chamber heatsink. It also comes with 0dB Silent Cooling and a metal frame construction. ASRock also unveiled two new graphics cards in its Creator Series, the Radeon AI PRO R9700, based on the newly announced RDNA 4-based Radeon AI Pro R9700, which is basically a beefed up version of the Radeon RX 9070 XT, maxing out the 4 nm Navi 48 GPU with 64 compute units and 32 GB of 20 Gbps GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit memory interface, and the Intel Arc Pro B60 Creator, based on Intel's recently announced Arc Pro B60 GPU. The Arc Pro B60 is based on Intel Xe2-HPG architecture with 160 Intel XMX engines and coming with 24 GB of 20 Gbps GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit memory interface.

Sapphire Teases "Radeon RX 9060 XT" Lineup - Placeholders On Display at Computex

Earlier today, the Sapphire Japan social media account shared an intriguing teaser photo. As expected, the Hong Kong-based manufacturer has (representative) feet on the ground in Taipei, Taiwan. Currently, their Computex booth's main purpose is to show off already launched custom AMD RDNA 4 products—namely Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 cards. According to Team Red's official schedule, new items will be debuted on-stage tomorrow—insiders believe that the oft-leaked Radeon RX 9060 XT model will be unveiled by Jack Huynh, and board partners.

The Japanese Sapphire office commented on pre-game conditions: "I received a very interesting image from the site. Um...It says something like "tomorrow, the 21st, from 12:01pm (1:01pm in Japan?)" I wonder what it could be." Their photo upload shows five placeholder placards; two with longer profiles—suggesting triple-fan configurations. The three other options seem to be dual-fan in nature. Printed material outlines an imminent "21 May, 12:01 PM" reveal. Despite fairly strict conditions, other AIBs have already presented designs (online). Yesterday, industry watchers noticed Acer's previewing of a Nitro Radeon RX 9060 XT OC 16 GB SKU. Given the total number of "temporary" wall-mounted items on display, Sapphire could be readying various mid-range (PURE) and budget (PULSE) models.

Maxsun's GeForce RTX 5060 and iCraft RTX 5000 Series Graphics Cards Seen at Computex 2025

Maxsun is getting ready to release new graphics cards at Computex 2025, starting with the newly and highly expected entry-level RTX 5060 series that NVIDIA just announced and continuing with some fresh models of its iCraft AIGA series. One of the first that we noticed is the MS GeForce RTX 5060 LP 8G (8 GB 128-bit GDDR7), a low-profile, two-slot version measuring 182 x 69 x 38 mm. This particular implementation uses for cooling three 5 cm fans in combination with a heatsink and dual heat-pipes. The card is powered by a standard 8-pin connector and sports 2x DisplayPort and 2x HDMI output connectors. Still in the RTX 5060 series, we also noticed Maxsun's GeForce RTX 5060 Ti iCraft OC16G AIGA X2 Classic graphics card. This card comes in a more compact format measuring 252 x 124 x 43 mm, is equipped with 16 GB GDDR7 memory and sports two 9 cm fans with intelligent fan control technology and a heatsink with three heat pipes. The design follows Maxsun iCraft AIGA theme and includes iCraft Skylight RGB lighting for a more appealing aesthetics.

In the same iCraft AIGA series, Maxsun's lineup included the RTX 5070 iCraft OC12G AIGA and the RTX 5080 iCraft OC16G AIGA Plus running at 2295 MHz (2617 MHz Boost). The RTX 5070 uses three 9 cm fans with six heat pipes for cooling while for the RTX 5080 Maxsun opted for three 10 cm fans. However, Maxsun products are currently restricted to the Chinese market, so we will not be seeing any of them at Western retailers.

Inno3D Presents GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB TWIN X2 OC White Model at Computex 2025

Inno3D is exhibiting many already released graphics card products at their Computex 2025 booth, but TechPowerUp's day zero visit focused on an intriguing wall-mounted demo unit. Earlier today, NVIDIA announced the official launch of its affordable GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB desktop and laptop designs. Prior to full-on introduction, media outlets have expressed dissatisfaction regarding Team Green's "Blackwell" GPU entry-mainstream review conditions. Currently, many professional reviewers are "on-site" in Taiwan. At this rate, the publication of in-depth evaluations will occur following the conclusion of this week's extremely important trade event.

The Inno3D GeForce RTX 5060 TWIN X2 OC White SKU reuses a familiar dual-fan setup; as featured on readily available GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB options (black/silver or white/silver). Interestingly, the manufacturer also extends this dual-slot thick design into triple-fan territories (for RTX 5060 Ti and above). The TechPowerUp GPU database does not allude to any Inno3D GeForce RTX 5060 (non-Ti) models being outfitted with a third fan. As discussed in a mid-April PR piece, Inno3D engineers have drummed up a custom PCB layout. Despite the implementation of a very shallow overclock, the TWIN X2 cooling solution is not expected to struggle—when tasked with the tempering of Team Green's GB206 GPU die.

Acer Previews Nitro Radeon RX 9060 XT OC 16 GB SKU, Ahead of AMD's Computex Showcase

Acer's dedicated Computex 2025 preview landing page mostly concentrates on brand-new AI PC products, but eagle-eyed observers have noticed the inclusion of an NDA-busting item. The manufacturer's web marketing team has inadvertently unveiled their forthcoming Nitro Radeon RX 9060 XT OC 16 GB model; days in advance of AMD's official unveiling (May 21). Over a week ago, momomo_us shared a screenshot of an unnamed retailer's listing of not-yet-official Acer Nitro 16 GB and 8 GB SKUs. The keen tech industry watcher followed up with today's discovery; complete with a promotional render.

As expected, the Taiwanese brand has prepared a new dual-fan design—borrowing elements from semi-recently revealed Radeon RX 9070 Series cards. Despite rumors of leveraging lesser hardware—probably a "Navi 44 XT" GPU—Acer's pre-launch hype material has outlined an ambitious resolution target: "enjoy stunning 8K visuals and use AI tools to craft your next masterpiece based on RDNA 4 architecture." Acer acts as a board partner for Team Red and Team Blue—surprisingly, the firm's pre-game teaser does not outline an upcoming Intel Xe2 "Battlemage" desktop product line. Instead, a fresh-ish Nitro Arc "Alchemist" A380 LP 6 GB model was placed next to the aforementioned Radeon RX 9060 XT card. So far—during day zero booth inspections—the TechPowerUp has not stumbled upon any physical examples of cheaper RDNA 4 options.

Intel Announces Arc Pro B50 and B60 Graphics Cards for Pro-Vis and AI Inferencing

Intel at the 2025 Computex unveiled its Arc Pro "Battlemage" line of graphics cards powered by its latest Xe2 graphics architecture, and based on its 5 nm BMG-G21 silicon. The Arc Pro B50 is targeted squarely for professional visualization and graphics workstations; and comes with 12 GB of memory. The Arc Pro B60, on the other hand, has 24 GB of memory and has additional use-cases in the area of AI inferencing. Unlike AMD and NVIDIA, Intel is going to market for its Arc Pro B-series with board partner-based custom designs. These partners include ASRock, Gunnir, Maxsun, Sparkle, Onix, Senao, and Lanner.

As a pro-vis solution, the Arc Pro B50 series comes with a comprehensive set of certifications and validation by leading content creation applications. Intel is working on bolstering its AI inferencing product stack, with the debut of the new Project Battlematrix Linux software stack, and workstation platform, which enables up to 8 Arc Pro GPUs with 192 GB of memory between them, for accelerating 70 billion+ parameter models.

MAXSUN Website Updated with Intel "Arc Pro B60" Product Category

Late last week, Intel's social media account dropped a major hint about a new family of Arc Pro GPUs turning up at Computex 2025. At the time, insiders shared very basic details about a rumored "B60" workstation graphics card—likely derived from familiar Xe2 "Battlemage" silicon. Team Blue staffers have recently teased a mysterious "B770" gaming solution, but this "higher -end" desktop option could emerge well after next week's important trade show (in Taipei, Taiwan). Intel and its board partners seem to be readying productivity-focused cards; theoretically spun-off from the existing B580 12 GB model.

April/May leaks have indicated pairings of Team Blue's "BMG-G21" GPU die and 24 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. On Monday, industry observers noted the very fresh registration of Maxsun Arc B580 "iCraft 24G" and "iCraft 24G OC" SKUs. Days later, VideoCardz has stumbled upon evidence of an "Arc Pro B60" product category. At the time of writing, this entry remains empty—within the manufacturer's "Intel" card inventory. Active "Arc B580" and "Arc B570" categories direct you to already launched (12 GB) iCraft and Milestone models. According to slightly older reports, Maxsun is expected to introduce/launch "gaming" Arc B580 24 GB variants at some point after Computex 2025. The immediate focus—for Intel and participating AIBs—seems to be an imminent unveiling of "Arc Pro B-series" cards.

Manli Rep. Confirms Downgrading of GeForce RTX 5090D Graphics Cards - Only 24 GB of GDDR7 VRAM

Around late April, Chinese industry insiders started whispering about a possible halting of NVIDIA GB202 "Blackwell" GPU shipments into the region. Team Green's local board partners released custom "market exclusive" GeForce RTX 5090D 32 GB cards; featuring slightly downgraded flagship silicon. Since launch, Chinese hardcore gaming enthusiasts and DIY AI firms have observed impressive performance credentials, despite the presence of factory limited specifications. On May 6, reports suggested a complete halt of GeForce RTX 5090D sales in China. Fresher rumors indicate NVIDIA's engineering team return to the drawing board; with their alleged preparation of an even weaker GeForce RTX 5090D design.

A group of Baidu tipsters have discussed a key area of (further) compromise: VRAM capacity. The original GeForce RTX 5090D configuration was armed with 32 GB of GDDR7 VRAM; mid-May speculation envisioned a 24 GB variant. Earlier today, harukaze5719 highlighted an intriguing Weibo post. A Manli webshop representative has "confirmed" that revised GeForce RTX 5090D cards will become available around July. Up until recent events, this Chinese brand was selling flagship GPU-based Gallardo (black) and Stellar (white) models. A web chat session was captured and shared on Weibo—in addition, the sales agent disclosed their belief that (NVIDIA's) supply of GeForce RTX 5090D GPUs has been "insufficient since launch" time. On a semi-positive note, customers will not be greeted by price hikes. Manli anticipates "unchanged" price tags; albeit associated with lesser specifications.

NVIDIA Raffling Off GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition - Customized with DOOM: The Dark Ages Wrap

In advance of and coinciding with today's launch of ID Software's DOOM: The Dark Ages, an impressive number of partner companies have revealed licensed hardware and accessories. Surprisingly, NVIDIA has joined in on the fun—with a fan favorite franchise-themed flagship Founders Edition (FE) card. This lone contribution is only available through an online competition; as outlined by the firm's GeForce social media account. This afternoon's announcement stated: "Stand and Fight for a chance to win. We're giving away a DOOM: The Dark Ages custom wrapped NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 (FE) to celebrate its official release with native ray tracing, NVIDIA DLSS 4 + Reflex." Hopeful entrants are tasked with contributing "thumbs ups," and writing in with comments.

Team Green's ($1999 MSRP) extremely special DOOM-themed card is decorated with highly expensive custom livery. According to official estimates, this level of custom wrapping adds about $600 to the flagship "Blackwell" card's base price. Despite this giveaway being open to worldwide participants, (small print) terms and conditions seem to excluded. As reported by Wccftech, these territories include: "Australia, the Province of Quebec, and a few more. The Middle East region and some Asian countries are also" shut out. Paying customers can consider alternative "step down" options from ASUS and (maybe Asia-only) COLORFUL. The Republic of Gamers (ROG) Astral RTX 5080 DOOM OC Edition is limited to a devilishly low number of units: 666. The Bethesda webshop is running short with available stock, but they offer all manner of extra bundled-in digital and physical tchotchkes (on top of a $1999.99 baseline).

AMD Teases "Not Available For Purchase" Radeon RX 9060 XT Reference Card Design

In an almost uncanny case of recent history repeating itself, AMD has kicked off another RDNA 4 new product teaser campaign. Today's reminder—regarding Jack Huynh's upcoming Computex presentation—included a promotional render of a stubbier dual-fan Radeon RX 9000 Series card design. Casting our memories back to late January (2025), Team Red rolled out an ill-timed advertisement—not long after the official delay of Radeon RX 9070 XT and non-XT cards. Despite denying the existence of "Made-By-AMD" (MBA) reference designs, AMD staffers were likely enraged by Chinese black market channel offerings of alleged "real deal examples." Days after first wave RDNA 4's March 6 global launch, a triple-fan specimen was outed.

Throughout early Q2, insiders and members of the Chiphell forum have played around with Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 MBA cards. The latter unit (see photo below) seems to utilize a dual-fan configuration in a fairly long enclosure format. Team Red's latest promo post likely points to a forthcoming unveiling of Radeon RX 9060 XT partner models, but curious industry observers will be wondering whether the shorter reference design actually exists in real life. As per usual, a tiny disclaimer claims otherwise: "Artistic Render. Not Available For Purchase." So far, leaks have suggested the presence of Acer, ASUS, GIGABYTE, and XFX custom options during introductory proceedings. Today's refresher outlined upcoming new product categories and partner contributions: "join AMD on May 21 as we reveal what's next in gaming, AI PCs, and more. (Our) SVP and GM of Computing and Graphics Group, along with industry leaders and partners showcase what is built to power the next level."

Vastarmor Updates its Radeon RX 9070 XT Super Alloy Design with Zany Rainbow "Ultra" Edition

Roughly a month ago, Vastarmor debuted its "Super-less" Radeon RX 9070 XT Alloy SKU. The Chinese manufacturer's barebones spin-off—derived from a triple-fan flagship design—was stripped of fancy ARGB trimmings. Additionally, this sober-looking alternative option was deemed unworthy of sporting 3.1 GHz boost clock credentials—instead, making do with a mere 3010 MHz setting. A brand-new "Super Alloy Ultra" model retains elite-tier membership; as demonstrated by a recently published specification sheet. The Vastarmor design team has opted into using a louder and wider color palette; clearly demonstrated by their fresh RX 9070 XT Super Alloy Ultra's zany pearlescent rainbow-spectrum shroud setup. Unfortunately, this bright aesthetic treatment did not extend to the new flagship's backplate. The AIB's Super Alloy White option was appropriately decorated; on the front and back. Vastarmor's latest offering is not expected to break retail barriers beyond Chinese markets. ASRock's premium Radeon RX 9070 XT Taichi OC card is—perhaps—the closest to being a visually "eccentric" option for global audiences. Fittingly, its factory overclocked talents include a 3.1 GHz boost clock.

GIGABYTE Teases AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 Stealth Card Design; Featuring Hidden Power Connector

Late last week, Gigabyte introduced brand-new AORUS Stealth ICE X870 and B850 motherboards—utilizing reverse-connector layouts. The manufacturer's "Project STEALTH" seems to be gaining a larger presence; extending to a proprietary enclosure design. Industry observers noticed the inclusion of a semi-mysterious GeForce RTX 5090 custom card (briefly mentioned in official PR material); a promo render showcased an AORUS RTX 5090 MASTER ICE-esque unit. By reading in-between the lines and analyzing marketing imagery, VideoCardz reckons that this special card will sport a hidden power connector system—likely existing under the "Project STEALTH" banner.

Going back to 2023, a second iteration of the GeForce RTX 4090 WINDFORCE model was configured with a curious non-traditional power input placement (see example below). In recent times, Sapphire's Radeon RX 9070 XT and non-XT Nitro+ flagship cards have attracted plenty of praise—courtesy of a well-regarded hidden compartment. Gigabyte could be teasing an upcoming full reveal of its "AORUS RTX 5090 MASTER STEALTH ICE" graphics card; perhaps lined up for next week's Computex showcase. Hopefully, a forthcoming unveiling will demonstrate an innovative solution.

XFX & Acer Radeon RX 9060 XT Graphics Cards Leaked by Retailers - Starting at "$450"

As reported last week, webstores have mistakenly listed unannounced board partner Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics cards. At the time, only model names and identifiers (SKUs) were inadvertently leaked out—roughly a fortnight ahead of a speculated official unveiling at Computex 2025. By the end of last week, VideoCardz had picked up fresh intel from its readership—Amazon had published XFX Swift Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB GDDR6 (triple-fan) and 8 GB GDDR6 (dual-fan) pre-launch prices and basic specifications. These NDA-busting pages have been removed, but the online publication has preserved crucial details. AMD's alleged reference boost clock for this GPU class is 3230 MHz, but XFX is reportedly tuning matters up to 3320 MHz. Considering that Swift is XFX's casual/entry-level product grade, higher end options could be overclocked beyond that figure.

Amazon.com revealed (likely placeholder) prices: $519.99 for the XFX Radeon RX 9060 XT OC 16 GB Gaming Edition (triple fan), and $449.99 for its twin-fan sibling. Team Red is expected to introduce official guide prices (MSRP) next week; possibly during a May 21 presentation. As discussed by VideoCardz, the leaked XFX numbers are a tad too steep—relative to main competition; NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5060 Ti family. Starting at $429 for 16 GB GDDR7 VRAM, and $379 for 8 GB GDDR7 VRAM. momomo_us has gathered additional evidence of Radeon RX 9060 XT custom card prices; the intrepid industry watcher pointed out an unnamed Swiss e-tailer's listing of two Acer Nitro SKUs. The overclocked 16 GB and 8 GB models were inadvertently marked with 556.70 and 508.30 CHF (respectively) price tags, including regional VAT. Converting to (USD) ~$660 and ~$603, respectively. VideoCardz noted that these offerings are about 20 - 27% cheaper than Acer's already launched Radeon RX 9070 (non-XT) cards.

NVIDIA Reportedly Limiting Press Access to GeForce RTX 5060 Drivers - Suggesting Late Arrival of Reviews

The Hardware Unboxed team has unleashed some of its sarcastic Aussie wit; in response to an alleged manipulation of GeForce RTX 5060 (non-Ti) review day conditions. In an online dig—directed at Team Green leadership—the Australian media outlet's social media account parodied NVIDIA new product decision-making: "we're not hiding the RTX 5060, we're very proud of it and gamers will love it. Also, we're going to launch the RTX 5060 on May 19th during Computex, and although reviewers have cards right now, we won't be releasing the driver until they go on sale." Mid-way through April, Hardware Unboxed's Tim Schiesser voiced his displeasure regarding a complete lack of GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB evaluation samples—only 16 GB variants were sent out to testers. Curious professional reviewers opted into buying these cheaper variants (out of pocket), including TechPowerUp's W1zzard. Our head honcho's reckoning—of a custom Gainward effort—pointed out far too many compromises.

In a follow-up post, Hardware Unboxed's social media rep took a more measured approach with their disapproval of "controlled conditions." Clarifying the "context" of their earlier rant, they explained: "NVIDIA are trying to hide the RTX 5060, just as they did the RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB. The strategy here is to release it the week of Computex when most of the tech media are in Taiwan attending the show. They're also blocking reviewers from accessing the driver early to evaluate the RTX 5060 and provide reviews at the time of release. So as it stands I have multiple RTX 5060 samples, and I won't be able to review any of them until about a week after they go on sale." VideoCardz, and other critics/watchers believe that a rumored "rushed" development of GeForce RTX 5060-series cards (Ti and non-Ti) resulted in an uninspiring repeat rollout of 8 GB and 16 GB VRAM configurations—albeit upgraded to GDDR7 standards.

Intel Teases Upcoming Unveiling of "New Arc Pro GPUs" - Insiders Predict "Battlemage" B60 Card

Earlier in the week, reports indicated the potential introduction of an Intel Xe2 "Battlemage" B770 gaming graphics card at Computex 2025. Last night, a Team Blue tweet confirmed forthcoming product unveilings: "new Intel Arc Pro GPUs are on the way. See you in Taipei!" In the months leading up to this important trade event, industry watchdogs have drummed up speculation about "Battlemage's" future (or fate). Whispers of 24 GB VRAM-equipped variants emerged late last year—around late January, these theories were connected to an official leak: "3 new PCI IDs for BMG."

Unsurprisingly, VideoCardz has weighed in with some new inside track info—they propose that one of Intel's upcoming professional options will be an "Arc Pro B60 24 GB" model, aka "Developer Edition" (an alleged in-house reference). Despite Sparkle HQ downplaying recent "rogue claims," a company rep (in China) alluded to a possible May/June release of their own custom 24 GB "Battlemage" productivity-oriented card. VideoCardz has picked up on rumors, regarding the "Arc Pro B60's" internal setup. They propose Team Blue's selection of the familiar "BMG-G21" GPU; as used by their Arc Xe2 B580 12 GB and B570 10 GB designs. According to an unnamed inside source, this professional/workstation variant will stick with the usual 192-bit memory interface. Intel's Computex 2025 new product teaser provided a big clue about the speculated "B60" model's cooling solution.

TechPowerUp Readers: Will Pay for Premium OC Graphics Cards, in Large Part for Better Cooling

TechPowerUp over the past 50-odd days surveyed our readers to understand if they're willing to pay premium for high-end factory overclocked graphics cards. This is especially important to know in the wake of GPU manufacturer MSRPs turning largely irrelevant, pushing even inexpensive non-OC cards with simpler designs way above the MSRP. We have also seen scenarios where certain GPUs are only sporadically available, and in some cases, only their premium factory-OC cards are. This would tell us if buyers are willing to pick up a premium OC graphics card if it's the only option available versus waiting for non-OC cards to become available at relatively lower prices.

Our survey gathered close to 21,000 responses. 46.4% of the responses (9,738 votes) say that they choose premium OC graphics cards, however, they do so only for the better cooling. Board partners tend to give their products premium cooling solutions to not just deal with the added heat from the OC, power-limits, and boost headroom; but also to offer low noise as a feature, besides other aesthetic touches such as RGB lighting or a premium appearance. The "Yes" option, which means that buyers want premium OC graphics cards for their superior performance, gathered an interesting 28.2% of the vote (5,908 votes). Lastly, only 25.4% (5,335 votes) say that they are not willing to pay for premium OC cards, and prefer cards either at or close to the MSRP.

Mysterious Radeon RX 7300 GPU Info Spotted in AIDA64 Extreme Release Notes

Last August, the rumor mill indicated a possible arrival of Radeon RX 7400 and RX 7300 graphics cards—potentially distributed through OEM channels. Going further back—during the early days of RDNA 3—insiders posited that true entry-level models were on the way; sitting below the already lowly Radeon RX 7600 model in Team Red's "Navi 33" GPU-based stack. Around mid-2023, Kepler_L2 envisioned humble "Navi 33 Ultra Lite with 4 CUs" designs. Currently, TechPowerUp's database alludes to a "never released" Radeon RX 7500 XT card, but AMD's (presumably less potent) RX 7400 and RX 7300 options were not deemed worthy of similar treatment.

To the surprise of many industry watchdogs, quite fresh AIDA64 Extreme (beta) release notes—version: 7.65.7415 beta (May 05, 2025)—mention "AMD Radeon RX 7300 (Navi 33)" GPU information. VideoCardz highlighted this discovery with a quick investigative piece; they did not find any official listings of this mysterious identifier. Two other RDNA 3 era models were present in the latest AIDA64 update: an already launched "Radeon Pro W7700 (Navi 32)" card and 2024's "Radeon RX 7800M (Navi 32)" mobile solution. Despite the upcoming launch of lower end RDNA 4 graphics cards, Team Red and a couple of its board partners are still pushing out "new" Navi 33 GPU-based cards—most notably Chinese market exclusive Radeon RX 7650 GRE custom models. In theory, a large surplus of "Hotpink Bonefish" GPU dies would require depletion in 2025.

AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE Gets Reviewed - Gaming Perf. Comparable to RX 7900 GRE

AMD and a select bunch of its board partners are set to launch Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12 GB graphics card models tomorrow; starting as exclusives for China's PC gaming hardware market. Just before an unleashing of retail stock, local media outlets have published reviews—mostly covering brand-new ASUS, Sapphire, and XFX products. The RDNA 4 generation's first "Great Radeon Edition" (GRE) is positioned as a slightly cheaper alternative to Team Red's Radeon RX 9070 (non-XT) 16 GB model; 4199 RMB versus 4499 RMB (respectively, including VAT). In general, Chinese evaluators seem to express lukewarm opinions about the Radeon RX 9070 GRE's value-to-performance ratio. After all, this is a cut-down design—a "reduced" Navi 48 chip makes do with 3072 Stream Processors. The card's 12 GB of GDDR6 VRAM configuration is paired up with a 192-bit memory interface.

Carbon Based Technology's video review presented benchmark results that placed AMD's new contender on par with a previous-gen card: Radeon RX 7900 GRE 16 GB. Considering that this RDNA 3 era Golden Rabbit Edition (GRE) model launched globally with an MSRP of $549, its Navi 48 XL GPU-based descendant's ~$580 (USD) guide price appears to be mildly nonsensical. GamerSky pitched their ASUS ATS RX 9070 GRE MEGALODON OC sample against mid-range and lower level current-gen NVIDIA gaming products: ""through testing, we can find that at 4K resolution, the GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB performs the best, 5% higher than the ASUS RX 9070 GRE Megalodon. As the resolution decreases, its lead also decreases, and at 2K resolution it is only 2% higher. At 1080p resolution, the difference is only 1%. At the same time, compared with RTX 5060 Ti 16G, ASUS RX 9070 GRE Megalodon has a greater advantage. The performance of its competitor's RTX 5060 Ti 16G is only 77% of that of RX 9070 GRE at 4K and 2K resolutions. At 1080p, its performance increased slightly to 79%." AMD and involved AIBs could be testing the waters with an initial Chinese market exclusive release, but Western news outlets reckon that a more aggressive pricing strategy is needed for a (potential) proper global rollout of Radeon RX 9070 GRE cards.

Brazilian Shop Briefly Lists GIGABYTE Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB Gaming OC SKU

A Brazilian e-tail outlet—TerabyteShop—has inadvertently listed an announced Gigabyte graphics card product. At the time of writing, this offending item has been scrubbed from the shop's webstore—fortunately, VideoCardz has preserved crucial details and images. Almost a month ago, the Taiwanese manufacturer registered two semi-mysterious custom Radeon RX 9060 XT models in South Korea. The latest leak seems to confirm Gigabyte's readying of a Gaming OC option; configured with 16 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. TerabyteShop's publication of a telling product identifier/code—"GV-R9060XTGAMING OC-16GD"—matches information present within last month's Radio Agency (RRA) filing. AMD and its board partners are expected to release 8 GB variants, but insiders reckon that these cheaper options will receive less press coverage.

Team Red has not publicly admitted that it is working on a specific Radeon RX 9060 XT launch—instead, company representatives have indicated a forthcoming second quarter release of their Radeon RX 9060 Series. Late last month, industry moles predicted a May 21 reveal—very likely to happen during AMD's Computex 2025 presentation. In theory, TerabyteShop could have relied on placeholder material—their accidentally published page contained a promo shot of Team Red's "non-existent" triple-fan Radeon RX 9070 XT reference/MBA design. Additionally, it is not clear whether they sourced an image that depicts Gigabyte's large triple-fan Radeon RX 9070 (XT) Gaming OC design.

Manli Readies GeForce RTX 5070 Polar Fox OC Light Teal Variant

Manli introduced its new generation Polar Fox graphics design earlier this year; accompanied by an "exclusive two-dimensional" product mascot. Prior to 2025, the manufacturer did not market these mid-range offerings with cute character illustrations and graphics. Several Chinese graphics card specialist companies have adopted this aesthetic; seemingly taking major influence from Yeston. According to the Manli's PR material, the latest Polar Fox graphics cards are: "perfect for users who love anime...we've crafted a unique IP identity that makes Polar Fox truly special. The most special feature is wave-shaped heat sink, it enhances airflow to minimize noise, delivering a quieter and more comfortable experience."

The brand launched their icon-themed GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB factory overclocked custom design early on in March, starting off with sections finished with an unusually deep blue tone. As observed by VideoCardz, this aesthetic—covering a significant portion of the card's shroud and a central 9 cm cooling fan—is not a subtle prospect; especially when showcased via a vertical orientation. The brand has prepped a less flashy variant—swapping out the launch model's dark blue tones, in favor of a light-hearted shade of aqua teal. Manli's signature mascot backplate illustration remains the same across both SKUs, although the newer option features additional fractal graphics and "Polar Fox" text. Going back to last month; the manufacturer unveiled this lighter teal setup during an introduction of (mostly dual-fan) new GeForce RTX 5060 Ti models.

Best Buy Lists PNY GeForce RTX 5060 OC SKU - Almost Adheres to NVIDIA's $299 Starter Price

Best Buy USA has updated its webstore with a "PNY GeForce RTX 5060 Overclocked 8 GB GDDR7 PCI Express 5.0 Graphics Card with Dual Fan" black edition card. NVIDIA and several of its board partners have already revealed forthcoming products, but a firm launch date was not announced during "GeForce RTX 5060 Desktop Family" introduction week. Inside track knowledge indicates a potential unveiling at Computex 2025; specifically on May 19. VideoCardz believes that GeForce RTX 5060 (non-Ti) evaluation samples were distributed well in advance of this month's big hardware conference. Two weeks ahead of an alleged simultaneous unveiling/retail launch, a barebones dual-fan PNY factory overclocked offering has appeared online. Best Buy's advertised $299.99 price point hovers just above Team Green's $299 starting line. A reference specced equivalent is present within TechPowerUp's GPU database; will retail outlets sticker this one with a just below $300 tag?

NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB design received very little fanfare last month—certain members of the media had to fork out cash from their own wallets ($379 MSRP), in order to secure units for review purposes. Non-TI 8 GB (GB206 GPU-based) cards are not expected to receive widespread critical acclaim, but potential mainstream buyers could be enticed by "perceived value for money." Interestingly, PNY's mid-April "GeForce RTX 5060 Family" PR material teased a forthcoming "Single Fan RTX 5060" model. No promotional renders were provided, but Best Buy's listing has included an exploded depiction of the AIB's dual-fan solution. The contained (and suitably) stubby board design could be transferred quite easily to a smaller enclosure. Unlike GIGABYTE's recently uncovered short configuration, PNY has opted to go with a regular length PCIe interface.

Review Outlet Believes that ASUS is Repositioning ROG Strix as a Sub-sub-flagship Card Brand

ASUS has added a brand-new ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16 GB GDDR7 OC Edition SKU to its wide-ranging NVIDIA GPU portfolio. The company introduced new generation ROG Strix cards earlier this year, but these offerings were missing during the various GeForce RTX 50-series launch periods. Within the first quarter of 2025, ASUS seemingly concentrated on getting its TUF Gaming and PRIME lines onto retail shelves. As reported by VideoCardz, ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 Ti evaluation samples seem to be in the possession of media outlets. BenchLife.info has teased an upcoming full review, but their swift "hands-on" bit of coverage divulged an interesting claim about an alleged reshuffling of ASUS product hierarchies.

The article's author—Chris L.—stated: "ROG Strix RTX 50-series is finally on the market! After finishing GeForce RTX 5060 Ti tests, we return to a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card. ASUS has made some changes to the GeForce RTX 50-series, replacing ROG Strix with ROG Astral to become the highest-end graphics card product line (for GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 tiers). As for ROG Strix and TUF Gaming, ProArt, Prime and DUAL series, they provide players with different choices. The flagship ROG Matrix still exists, but we won't see it until it is needed." Currently, new product listings point to ROG Strix being limited to custom (standard and overclocked) GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070 options.

NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Workstation Edition PCB Layout Leaked By Insider

Over the past weekend, members of the Chiphell discussion board started posting truly NDA-busting photo material—one example made headlines a few days ago. A fairly convincing list of next-gen NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell series graphics cards appeared online just over a month ago; only a smattering of physical specimens have emerged since then. As pointed out by interested Chiphellers, Leadtek Chinese language websites have started listing a small selection of upcoming "Blackwell" generation professional SKUs.

The previously leaked PCB design was linked to Leadtek/NVIDIA's "blower-style" RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Max-Q Workstation Edition 96 GB model. A brave Chiphell forumite has shared shots of another alleged internal component; a shorter PCB design has come to light—in VideoCardz's expert opinion, this stubby unit is destined to be contained within the Leadtek-made (non-Max-Q) RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Workstation Edition enclosure. Official Team Green promotional renders have already presented this darker alternative to existing Founders Edition gaming-oriented siblings. According to VideoCardz, Team Green's Professional Blackwell series review embargo is still in effect and official launch window information is still not a publicly-known quantity. The freshly leaked bare PCB seems to borrow design elements—namely a dual-sided GDDR7 memory module mounting setup—from NVIDIA's familiar GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition model.

ASUS China Fully Unveils ATS Megalodon Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12 GB Model

Earlier this week, AMD carried out a surprise unveiling of its Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12 GB graphics card model. Prior to then, mixed messages—delivered via the usual insider sources—pointed to a myriad of possible launch windows within 2025. Despite claims of the RDNA 4 generation's debut "Great Radeon Edition" getting bumped into the latter half of this year, VideoCardz produced evidence of PowerColor readying Red Devil and Reaper SKUs for imminent arrival at retail outlets in China. Currently, Team Red and board partner participants have opened up pre-orders—finalized Radeon RX 9070 GRE products are due to launch on May 8; as Chinese market exclusives. A small selection of ASUS, PowerColor, Sapphire and Yeston custom designs are on the way—mostly reusing familiar shroud and backplate IPs.

Surprisingly, ASUS has opted out of redeploying current-gen PRIME and TUF Gaming Radeon enclosures. During AMD's official RDNA 4 "Great Radeon Edition" introduction day, the manufacturer revealed their lone custom GRE option: an ATS Megalodon SKU. VideoCardz has gathered new details—from ASUS China's official website and local e-commerce platforms. "ATS-RX9070GRE-O12G Megalodon" pre-orders are available with a 4199 RMB launch price point; aligning directly with AMD's recommended baseline MSRP. This factory overclocked card features a fairly basic 2.5-slot thick triple-fan cooling solution, but the company's marketing team has emphasized the utilization of phase-change GPU thermal pads. Certain previous-gen (NVIDIA-based) Megalodon models were hyped up with "Back To Future" (BTF) connectivity, but the forthcoming ATS Megalodon Radeon RX 9070 GRE is a relatively barebones offering.

Leak Suggests Intel Shipping Arc Xe2 "Battlemage G31" GPUs to Limited Edition Card Production Hub

Intel has only released two Arc Xe2 "Battlemage" desktop models: the B580 12 GB and B570 10 GB graphics cards. So far, these lower priced options have been warmly welcomed by reviewers and buyers alike—but gaming GPU enthusiasts are still actively clamoring for more potent second-gen "Battlemage" variants. The collective status of theorized "B750, B770, and (fancifully) B780" SKUs is frustratingly unclear. Intel has not generated any official new product noise since the launch of their B570 design, earlier this year—recent big announcements have focused on next-gen "AI PC" processor lines. A series of vague leaks have indicated cancelations and then revivals of speculated mid-to-high-end Arc Xe2 discrete cards.

As of late, a larger "BMG-G31" GPU identifier has appeared in shipping manifests—a previous leak pointed to "prototype" units being moved between company facilities. Yesterday, Haze2K1 shared another extract from NBD inventory documents—crucially, they believe that these items are heading to a crucial manufacturing plant in Vietnam. This location is/was tasked with the assembling of first-party B570 and B580 Limited Edition products. Fresh conjecture suggests that "B7XX" Limited Edition cards are in the pipeline, but current circumstances are still hazy. VideoCardz reckons that a "Developer Edition" 24 GB model is still in active development, but this rumored workstation/productivity-oriented card could be based on Intel's readily available "BMG-G21" GPU die.
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