AMD is preparing to bring its China-exclusive Radeon RX 9070 GRE graphics card to global markets, according to recent reports. The move follows a pattern established with the previous generation's RX 7900 GRE, which launched exclusively in China before receiving a worldwide release.
Rumored global release of the China-exclusive graphics card with Navi 48 XL specs
The new GPU utilizes AMD's Navi 48 XL chip, the same silicon found inside the standard RX 9070 and the higher-end RX 9070 XT. The use of the Navi 48 XL GPU indicates that AMD is adapting an existing design for this model instead of creating a new one from scratch.
Hardware specifications indicate a cut-down configuration compared to its siblings. The card features 3,072 stream processors distributed across 48 compute units, paired with 12GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus. Power consumption remains steady at a 220W TDP, identical to the base RX 9070 model.
Performance benchmarks reveal significant gains over previous generation hardware. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE delivers a 28.4% speed increase over the Radeon RX 9060 XT with 16GB of memory and outpaces the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB by 22.4%. With 3,072 stream processors and 12GB of GDDR6 memory, the card targets the mid-range market segment.
Pricing has been confirmed for the Chinese market at 4,199 yuan CNY (about $618). The 4,199 yuan CNY (about $618) starting price in China provides a reference point for potential future international pricing. No official Western price points have been announced yet.
Rumors indicate that AMD may be clearing stock before a new product release, similar to past strategies for other models. The RX 9070 XT has already experienced significant price corrections globally, which could indicate a strategic shift to make room for newer product lines.
Evidence supporting the global rollout includes spotted English box art for a Sapphire Pulse version and unofficial Newegg listings from Chinese third-party retailers. Evidence such as English box art and unofficial listings suggests that AMD may be preparing for a global launch instead of keeping the card exclusive to China.
Source: TweakTown
