AMD Rumored to Develop 32GB Radeon RX 9070 XTX GPU for AI and Gaming

AMD could release Radeon RX 9070 XTX with 32GB of GDDR6: double the VRAM for AI workloads

AMD is rumored to be cooking up a new Radeon RX 9070 XTX graphics card -- that additional X is significant -- with rumors swirling that the RX 9070 XTX would feature double the VRAM: 32GB of GDDR6 memory ready for AI workloads. In recent rumors, we've been hearing about the new Radeon RX 9070 XTX with 32GB of GDDR6 memory would NOT be a new professional-focused card, but rather a gaming GPU that would have double the VRAM and aimed at AI professionals (and priced for them, too). AMD has been quick to deny the reports of the new RDNA 4 card with 32GB VRAM, too. Normally, we see XTX releases featuring higher GPU clocks, higher memory clocks and more... but the purported Radeon RX 9070 XTX might just be simply double the VRAM (9070 XT = 16GB GDDR6, with 9070 XTX = 32GB GDDR6). We might not see any other hardware improvements, as AMD is using the full Navi 48 GPU die on the Radeon RX 9070 XT as it is.

AMD's 32 GB RDNA 4 GPU Might Be Called Radeon RX 9070 XTX, Double The VRAM For AI

AMD might have shut down rumors of a 32 GB Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU, but rumors allege that the Red team may launch it under a new name, the 9070 XTX. A few days ago, a new rumor popped up that revealed AMD's plans to offer an RDNA 4 GPU with a massive 32 GB memory capacity. The GPU was said to be a non-PRO part and was said to come as a variation of the Radeon RX 9070 XT. However, AMD was quick to clarify that a 32 GB model of the Radeon RX 9070 XT was not coming. However, it looks like there are still reports that a large 32 GB variant is in the works. According to the same leaker, Chiphell's "Zhangzhonghao" who has a good history with AMD leaks, it looks like AMD may have changed the name of its 32 GB "RDNA 4" model. Instead of calling it the Radeon RX 9070 XT, the model is now rumored to be called the Radeon RX 9070 XTX. The XTX GPUs are generally the highest-end offering, either featuring higher cores, clocks, or memory specs. AMD offered much better specs with its XTX variants in the RDNA 2 and RDNA 3 generations, but RDNA 4 might be limited to just memory and clock speed bumps due to the full Navi 48 die already being featured on the 9070 XT. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XTX (if this is the final name), would offer double the memory and as for the speeds, we can expect a small boost in clocks over the XT model with a slightly higher TDP. The card would be a strong solution for AI tasks which would take full advantage of those updated AI & ML cores on the RDNA 4 architecture. Furthermore, Benchlife also confirmed with its sources at AIBs that while AMD had denied the existence of a 32 GB Radeon RX 9070 XT, they are still working on products with 32 GB GDDR6 memory using the same Navi 48 GPU die. Now, although Frank Azor denied that there will be no 32GB GDDR6 memory version of Radeon RX 9070 XT, our sources confirmed that AMD is developing products with 32GB GDDR6 memory configuration with AIB partners. The GPU chip used is code-named Navi 48, the same as the Radeon RX 9070 series. via Benchlife The AMD Radeon RX 9000 "RDNA 4" GPUs are going to see a full unveiling on the 28th of February and the retail launch is currently slated for 6th of March, so stay tuned for more information on the next-gen discrete graphics card lineup from team Red.

AMD Rumored To Unveil A 32 GB Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU This Year, And No, It's Not A PRO GPU!

AMD is reportedly going to launch a special Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU featuring up to 32 GB VRAM and even though it might seem like a PRO GPU, it's supposedly for gaming. While AMD hasn't even launched a single RDNA 4 GPU, we are hearing reports about more SKUs reportedly coming this year. AMD's RDNA 4 lineup, i.e., RX 9000 series as we know, features Navi 48 and Navi 44-based GPUs and the first ones to launch will be the RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 in March. As far as their specifications go, these GPUs will be shipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 VRAM, but some rumors suggest AMD could be working on releasing another RX 9070 series GPU but with twice the VRAM capacity. Chiphell Forum member 'zhangzhonghao' indicated that AMD is planning another RX 9070/XT version with a larger video memory of up to 32 GB, double that of the standard variants that feature 16 GB memory. Furthermore, he clarifies in the original post that it may get a release date this year, probably the first half. In a recent post, he further stated that its launch may happen before the end of Q2. As you may be wondering if this is a PRO card for professional workloads, then the leaker suggests otherwise. The RX 9070 or RX 9070 XT with 32 GB is supposedly being released in the gaming lineup but is aimed at AI workloads that require higher VRAM, but it can still game just like the 16 GB editions. That said, if the GPU gets 32 GB VRAM capacity, AMD will have to deploy 16x 2 GB GDDR6 memory modules, which isn't going to be possible on just the front side. AMD will have to deploy half of them at the back to achieve a 32 GB VRAM configuration. Currently, the 4 GB GDDR6 memory modules don't exist and this will for sure increase the cost of the GPU noticeably due to newer challenges. The bus memory width will remain the same at 256-bit and, since the memory speed of 20 Gbps will be retained as well, the total memory bandwidth will be unaffected. This will be AMD's first 32 GB gaming GPU, which on paper looks amazing, but in reality, it won't be powerful enough to leverage the potential of such a huge VRAM size in gaming. However, in other memory-intensive tasks such as AI (large LLM models), this should make things quicker.

AMD may have a solution for your VRAM hungry games

Following a rocky road to AMD's RX 9000 series GPU launch, rumors circulating on the Chiphell forums suggest that AMD is planning to release a Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card variant equipped with 32GB of GDDR6 memory. If true, this would make it one of the most VRAM-heavy GPUs in AMD's next-generation lineup, catering to both gamers and AI enthusiasts who require large memory capacities. Reports indicate that this variant could launch by the second quarter of 2025, although AMD has yet to confirm any official details. The standard RX 9070 XT is expected to feature 16GB of GDDR6 memory, which aligns with previous AMD GPUs in the high-end gaming segment. As pointed out by Techpowerup, to reach the rumored 32GB capacity, AMD would need to use 16 memory modules, each with a 2GB capacity, since there are no GDDR6 memory modules offering higher capacity. Recommended Videos This approach would likely require a dual-sided PCB layout, where memory chips are installed on both the front and back of the graphics card. While this design is not common for mainstream gaming GPUs, it has been used in professional workstation cards that demand higher memory bandwidth and capacity. Get your weekly teardown of the tech behind PC gaming ReSpec Subscribe Check your inbox! Privacy Policy A key factor driving this potential memory upgrade could be the increasing demand for VRAM in gaming and AI workloads. Recent AAA game titles have begun pushing the limits of VRAM usage, with some already requiring 16GB or more at ultra settings. Additionally, AI and machine learning applications, including AI-powered image generation and large language models, benefit significantly from increased VRAM. If AMD indeed releases a 32GB RX 9070 XT, it could serve as a bridge between gaming GPUs and workstation-class cards, providing an option for users who need extra VRAM without investing in expensive professional solutions. It is still unclear whether AMD would price this model competitively against Nvidia's high-end offerings like the RTX 5090 or position it as a niche product for specific workloads. With no official confirmation from AMD yet, these details remain speculative.

AMD is allegedly cooking up an RX 9070 XT with 32GB VRAM, but I've no idea who it's for

Let's be real - the RX 9070 XT isn't remotely an RTX 5090 rival, but AMD is allegedly working on a model with 32GB VRAM. That's right. The red team is potentially pairing a mid-range GPU with the same memory as Nvidia's $2,000 flagship graphics card, and I can't be the only one who finds that a little weird. Perhaps AMD is warming up to taking on the RTX 5090 in the best graphics card ring. Or, maybe it's simply responding to the groans of PC players who think expensive GPUs should boast even more VRAM than last generation. Reasoning aside, leaks shared at Chiphell claim a 32GB RX 9070 could arrive this year (via Videocardz). The variant is still apparently "under discussion" but we could see it as soon as Q2 if specs are finalized. My first thought was that there's no way this is a gaming SKU, but the leaker says the model should be a "gaming" card, hence the 9070 XT branding. That said, the insider contradicts themselves by saying the GPU is also "mainly for AI," which in turn means the price will be much higher than the confirmed vanilla variant. The idea of a mid-range GPU like the RX 9070 XT with 32GB VRAM is a bit of a head-scratcher. It almost feels like AMD is taunting Nvidia off the back of its GeForce RTX 5080 release since it sticks with 16GB. That's likely nothing to do with the allegedly planned SKU, and it's likely another case of trying to get gaming graphics cards to pull off extra curriculum AI tricks instead. I'm maybe calling this a little early, but I don't think you should wait for the RX 9070 XT with 32GB VRAM if it does come to be. For starters, I can't even begin to imagine what that configuration would look like since the 70-class cards should use GDDR6 instead, in turn meaning it'd have to go with 2GB chips. Some quick maths suggests the card would theoretically have to pack 16 modules into its design, which could mean we end up with a pretty chonky card. Just to reiterate, we're talking about a mid-range graphics card here that'll provide a similar punch to the Radeon RX 7800 XT. While more memory will help increase your odds of running new games at higher resolutions in the future, it can't help RDNA 4 GPUs like the Navi 48 XT boost fps beyond their natural capabilities. I've already encountered situations like this while testing the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and its 16GB sibling, as doubling VRAM did very little to boost fps. As always, I'd keep your faithful salt shaker handy when ingesting any RX 9070 32GB rumors. I'm not completely writing off the model's existence or the idea that discussions are taking place at AMD, but it feels like the sort of idea that'll never escape the drawing board.