AMD's Upcoming Radeon RX 9000 Series GPUs

AMD is set to release its Radeon RX 9000 series GPUs with up to 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. Recent reports suggest that AMD is planning to introduce a new variant in its RX 9070 lineup with 32 GB of memory, as per sources on Chiphell. The potential card, tentatively named RX 9070 XT 32 GB, is expected to launch by the end of Q2 2025. Given that current GDDR6 memory modules have a capacity of 2 GB per module, a design featuring 32 GB of VRAM would require 16 memory modules on a single card. Since there are no 2 GB+ GDDR6 memory modules available, this design would necessitate memory module installation on both sides of the PCB. While this is not common in consumer GPUs, it is a possibility for workstation/prosumer grade GPUs to increase capacity.

Although details about the GPU architecture are scarce, discussions hint at potential modifications to the existing Navi 48 silicon. This release is expected to cater more to gamers rather than being a workstation-class Radeon PRO 9000 series product. AMD seems to be targeting gamers interested in running AI workloads, which often demand large VRAM capacities for local processing. Investing in a GPU with ample VRAM can also serve as a form of "future-proofing" for gamers looking to use their cards for an extended period, especially with recent games consuming more VRAM. The convergence of gaming and AI workloads may have prompted AMD to reconsider its product lineup, potentially leading to the Radeon RX 9070 XT 32 GB SKU. More details are anticipated to be revealed as Q2 approaches.

Update 20:55 UTC: AMD's Frank Azor has refuted rumors about the 32 GB SKU being available for gamers. Instead, it is possible that AMD may introduce a prosumer-oriented AMD Radeon Pro GPU with 32 GB of memory.