AMD Reportedly Reschedules Radeon RX 9060 XT Launch to May 18th, Delays RX 9070 GRE to Q4 2025
AMD is allegedly revising its RDNA 4 GPU rollout plans, moving up the launch date for its Radeon RX 9060 XT series while delaying the RX 9070 GRE to later in the year, according to a new report from Board Channels. The scheduling changes appear strategically aligned with the lead-up to Computex 2025, where AMD is expected to showcase its mainstream RDNA 4 offerings against NVIDIA’s mid-range Blackwell GPUs.
Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB & 8 GB) — Launching May 18, 2025
Originally anticipated for a June release, AMD’s Radeon RX 9060 XT cards are now set to debut on May 18, in both 16 GB and 8 GB memory configurations. While it’s unclear whether the event will be a full retail launch or a formal announcement, the mid-May timing just ahead of Computex suggests that AIB partners may showcase custom models during the event.
These cards will reportedly feature:
RDNA 4 architecture
128-bit memory bus
GDDR6 at 20 Gbps, totaling up to 320 GB/s bandwidth
By contrast, NVIDIA’s competing RTX 4060 Ti and 5060 Ti feature GDDR7 memory and higher memory bandwidth (up to 448 GB/s), giving Team Green a technical edge in raw throughput. However, AMD is expected to price the RX 9060 XT aggressively in the $300–$400 range, making it a compelling value proposition for gamers looking for high VRAM at lower price points.
Radeon RX 9070 GRE (12 GB) — Postponed to Q4 2025
On the flip side, AMD has postponed the RX 9070 GRE, a 12 GB variant with a cut-down Navi 48 GPU on a 192-bit bus, to Q4 2025, reportedly aligning it with the Chinese 11.11 (Singles’ Day) sales season. The GRE branding typically denotes a regional focus, especially for Asia-Pacific markets, and is often optimized for price-sensitive segments.
The RX 9070 GRE had previously been expected to launch as soon as May 8. Its delay will leave a noticeable gap in AMD’s upper-midrange lineup until the end of the year, which could create a strategic window for NVIDIA to capture additional share in that price tier.
Despite the delay, AMD’s GRE line has historically performed well in the Chinese market, where strong price-to-performance ratios and regional availability often drive success.
Competitive Landscape
The upcoming launches and reshuffles continue to shape what’s expected to be a heated mid-range GPU battle in the second half of 2025. AMD’s RDNA 4-based cards, with competitive pricing and solid VRAM options, aim to challenge NVIDIA’s Blackwell series—though AMD’s adherence to GDDR6 might leave bandwidth enthusiasts wanting more.
Will you be picking up the RX 9060 XT at launch? Or are you holding out for the RX 9070 GRE or Blackwell offerings? Let us know which card you’re watching and why!
