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Discussion RDNA4 + CDNA3 Architectures Thread

Fixed it for ya. I have no appetite for lame excuses when it is the job of those in the business to compete. At least the CPU group had the guts to pull out all stops with Ryzen when AMD were near bankruptcy. Radeon has a much better base. I'm in the tech industry as well with a lot of...
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- Post #10,312
- Mar 15, 2025
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Discussion RDNA4 + CDNA3 Architectures Thread

These numbers are a drop in the ocean for the market size by the 100s of thousands of mainstream buyers considering Radeon for upgrades (I would put it in millions for those buying Nvidia). The numbers would anyways swell to millions over a year for AMD too. With 9070 series competitiveness...
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- Post #10,306
- Mar 14, 2025
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Discussion RDNA4 + CDNA3 Architectures Thread

AMD have missed their chance and even misled eager upgraders who might have seriously considered 9070 cards but for robber baron AIBs.. I don't how much of an issue TSMC capacity reservation is for AMD if they knew they will have a competitive Radeon this time. Their reference designs looked...
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- Post #10,284
- Mar 14, 2025
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Discussion RDNA4 + CDNA3 Architectures Thread

SVOGI is the highest fidelity emulation of Ray Tracing without simulating RTRT and devouring silicon budget and performance. It is better than software RT. Path Tracing is nothing more than NV marketing BS irrelevant for gaming needs. PT for design/architecture/science simulation, etc., has its...
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- Post #10,258
- Mar 13, 2025
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Discussion RDNA4 + CDNA3 Architectures Thread

I was able to get a ASUS 9070 Prime for 530 CHF from a retailer buddy, which is about $600, and it's into a build for the kids with a Zen 4 7700 in it, and it's looking great! The 9070 with UV and clock tweaks, power limited to 250W is pretty much 9070 XT stock level. I spent the most of...
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- Post #9,978
- Mar 8, 2025
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Discussion RDNA4 + CDNA3 Architectures Thread

I would give a 8+/10 for RDNA4. They've got the balance right, including PPA, cost control, and have done an impressive job in both hardware and software. If AMD ensures steady MSRP supply across the world, that's a 10. If you see from 5700 XT to 9070 non-XT, the same 225W provides for a >2.25x...
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- Post #9,641
- Mar 5, 2025
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Discussion RDNA4 + CDNA3 Architectures Thread

I still can't get my head around how some NV cards sold the way they did. AMD need to get into the OEM act with all intent. They have a good landing with Acer (OEM as AMD AIB), and Acer sells very well in Asia. I've seen that the brand was very popular in Singapore, from basic to enthusiast...
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- Post #9,635
- Mar 5, 2025
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Discussion RDNA4 + CDNA3 Architectures Thread

I've let that slide, and redacted my post there. I guess you'll get different results depending on your subset and how you slice and dice. I get a bit too critical if numbers aren't within 3% of first party claims, but then reviewers benchmark different scenarios and not necessarily the in-game...
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- Post #9,622
- Mar 5, 2025
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Discussion RDNA4 + CDNA3 Architectures Thread

AMD have really gone to town with FSR4 though. Nice to see. The delay has been worth the wait if it has allowed FSR4 to be so impressive straight away. Could get a number of Ampere converts to Radeon I suppose. I hope it's available with every title henceforth.
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- Post #9,613
- Mar 5, 2025
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Discussion RDNA4 + CDNA3 Architectures Thread

Yup. That's what I was saying, I guess one could get 95% of the 350W models at not more than 270W with a standard Pulse/Prime using a bit of UV/power level tweaking.
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- Post #9,607
- Mar 5, 2025
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Discussion RDNA4 + CDNA3 Architectures Thread

The ones on AMD website. I think HUB also mentioned this, but since it is overall a good one, and NV has been terrible this gen, he didn't make it a big deal.
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- Post #9,603
- Mar 5, 2025
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Discussion RDNA4 + CDNA3 Architectures Thread

It doesn't quite match up, including that. Also see their individual game benchmark numbers. They are beyond margin of error.
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- Post #9,598
- Mar 5, 2025
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Discussion RDNA4 + CDNA3 Architectures Thread

The 9070 XT has been pushed beyond its intended scope for that last 3-4% to appear closer to 5070 Ti (and $50↑ price revision), and makes it look dull imo. The 9070 Pulse and Hellhound are MSRP, near reference designs, and both are very similar in power draw. The Hellhound is cool and quiet...
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- Post #9,593
- Mar 5, 2025
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Discussion RDNA4 + CDNA3 Architectures Thread

Yes, what most of us have been saying. I think $479 would be even better if they really wanted to sell that card. But AMD are playing a very dirty upsell tactic completely remorseless from what they did with 7900 XT, 7700 XT. Twice bitten, never shy, because they have 90% market share!
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- Post #8,909
- Feb 28, 2025
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Discussion RDNA4 + CDNA3 Architectures Thread

Nah. It'll settle down at $499 not long from now, because AMD would need both the models to counter the 5070, if Nvidia can ensure supply and stabilize pricing. NV has price pressure from AIBs who were supposedly a bit stumped by the last minute price change (600 to 549), and other models like...
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- Post #8,906
- Feb 28, 2025
- Forum: Graphics Cards

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