- Some worldwide retailers have confirmed RX 9070’s timed MSRP
- It is claimed that only the first batch of selected models will be available for $ 549
- Once the new prices were sold they could match (or narrow) RX 9070 XT
It’s launch day for AMDS RDNA 4 graphics card, with RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT now available on store shelves. As some online dealers have already mentioned, the former respective MSRP ($ 549) can only apply to the initial batch of the GPUs sold, with future supply that sees a potential price increase.
As discovered by Videocardz, it is claimed that the RX 9070 will only be sold to its $ 549 MSRP for a limited period as AMD’s partners will be able to set their prices. Swedish dealer Inet.se stated the outlets that MSRP would only be respected for the first race, as the company proved this with its sale of PowerColor Reaper variants, as the prices of another shipment are reportedly already higher.
The dealer explained how its AMD RX 9070 stock prices will depend on the manufacturer who sends the various cards and outlines it with “Sapphire and Asus, it will just be usual” that you will be able to buy the GPUs at MSRP until they run out. However, it also said it will be different with PowerColor. “Our other shipping from PowerColor is already waiting and we can’t do it at MSRP prices”.
To clarify it says it will sell the first race of PowerColor Reaper RX 9070 cards it has in stock until they are sold out, and then increase prices when it meets orders from the second batch. “If you receive an order with MSRP Price, even if the cards are sold out, we will of course give you that price, but unfortunately we have no way to continue selling cards at MSRP after the first deliveries are sold out.”
This is a problem that seems to affect potential buyers in the UK as well. Andrew Gibson, Purchasing Manager for Overclockers UK, talked about the limited amount of RX 9070 stock at MSRP from the dealer. He explained that the retailer had about 5,000 cards in everything from Sapphire (2,000), PowerColor (1,000) and Asrock (1,000), but that “MSRP is limited quantity in a few hundred, so prices will jump when sold through”.
It is believed that only four different variants of AMD RX 9070 will be available at its MSRP price: PowerColor Reaper, Sapphire Pulse, Asus Prime and XFX Swift, at least for the initial shipping window, as described in Sweden and UK. There is a possibility that things can be expanded in the US; However, there is also no guarantee that the prices you will see today (and over the next few days) will be as low as what could come soon if you do not pull the trigger early.
A wrench in the works of Rdna’s budgetary
Earlier today, we praised the fact that many retailers (apparently) flushed with opportunities for RX 9070 XT storage on the launch day, something that we cannot say for the bleak state of Nvidia’s RTX 50 series in contrast. Although accessibility does not appear to be destroyed in the same way, the fact that the aggressive starting price of $ 549 seems to be so fleeting, disappointing considering the overall value proposition.
As it stands, the RX 9070 is only $ 50 cheaper than the (current) RDNA 4 flagship model, RX 9070 XT, which is available for $ 599. But if you are unable to secure a non-XT model for its recommended retail price, the overall point on the card in light of its siblings seems to be for comparison. While stock flies off the shelves (many of the MSRP models mentioned above are no longer available), you are asked to pay extra to get one instead, which is far from ideal.
What is the Poenget with RX 9070 if you have to spend the same money (or more) than buying RX 9070 XT instead? The latter appears to be more accessible to retailers such as Best Buy, Newegg, B&H and Micro Center with stock for comparison. To try to avoid disappointment, we recommend following our regularly updated dedicated RX 9070 and RX 9070 Stock Tracker.
