If you waited on Nvidia's Blackwell GPUs to see if AMD's new cards delivered, you made the right call. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT are the new mid-range champs. Both offer incredible performance at lower prices than their Nvidia competitors. **They launch March 6th at 6 AM PST.** The RX 9070 starts at $550, and the 9070 XT at $600. Let's hope AMD handles supply better than Nvidia.
Inventory is uncertain, but given their position, a quick sell-out wouldn't surprise me. Below are the best places to find them. Currently, securing a launch-day GPU means less choice. If you find one at a good price, buy it!
TLDR; This article *assumes*, not guarantees, GPU availability. Everything might be sold out.
Quick Links: Radeon RX 9070 / 9070 XT Graphics Card Listings
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How Much Will These GPUs Cost?
Their price-to-performance is a key selling point. The RX 9070 matches the Nvidia RTX 5070 in price but offers better performance and more VRAM (16GB vs 12GB). Even better, the RX 9070 XT rivals the RTX 5070 Ti while costing $150 less. We'll see if these prices hold, but if they do, it's a clear win for AMD.
AMD Radeon RX 9070 - $550
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT - $600
Where to Buy
Your best bets are below. Best Buy, Newegg, and Amazon will have online listings; Micro Center is in-store only. Availability is unknown, but a Wccftech article claims AMD is shipping more RX 9070 XTs than all Nvidia's RTX 50 series combined.
To maximize your chances, check every retailer and buy the first card you can successfully checkout with. Remember, many others will be doing the same.
Amazon
Amazon sells almost everything, including GPUs. Finding them directly is difficult; there's no central GPU page, and marketplace sellers often inflate prices or scam buyers. I'll add specific models as available, but always ensure it's "shipped and sold by Amazon."
Best Buy
Best Buy is likely your best online option. They should carry all major brands (Sapphire, XFX, Asus, Asrock, Gigabyte, Powercolor). Inventory depends on your region; less-competitive areas offer better odds. Orders typically ship quickly.
Newegg
Newegg is another excellent option, expected to stock all models. Buy directly from Newegg (not marketplace vendors) for the full warranty. Orders usually ship within a week unless backordered.
Micro Center (In-Store Only)
Micro Center is your best bet if you're nearby. They'll likely prioritize in-store sales. Arrive early!
Our Reviews
We gave the AMD Radeon RX 9070 an 8/10. It costs the same as the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 but performs better in most games and has more VRAM (16GB vs 12GB), making it more future-proof. Power draw is similar to the RTX 5070.
AMD Radeon RX 9070 Review by Jacqueline Thomas: "The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is an excellent 1440p graphics card that makes the competition all but irrelevant. It brings excellent 1440p performance, often breaking into high-refresh territory, even without frame gen, and even brings an AI upscaler to the table for better image quality. The only thing that holds this graphics card back is how close it is to the Radeon RX 9070 XT."
We rated the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT a perfect 10/10. It costs $150 less than the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti but outperforms it in many games. It also has 16GB of VRAM. However, it draws more power and runs hotter.
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Review by Jacqueline Thomas: "PC Gaming has been in a decadent spiral since 2020, and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is a reminder that it doesn’t have to be that way. This graphics card has no problem maxing out any game you throw at it at 4K, even with ray tracing enabled, and does so at a price that makes the competition look downright greedy. I can’t predict the future, so only time will tell if the launch price holds up. What I do know is we need more graphics cards like the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT."
