If you've been on the fence about Nvidia's Blackwell GPUs and waiting to see what AMD has in store, your patience has paid off. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT are here to shake up the mid-range GPU market with their stellar performance and competitive pricing. **Both models will be available for purchase starting March 6 at 6am PST**. The Radeon RX 9070 kicks off at $550, while the RX 9070 XT comes in at $600. Let's keep our fingers crossed that AMD has managed its supply chain better than its competitor.
It's uncertain whether the inventory will meet the demand, but given the impressive specs and pricing of these GPUs, they're likely to fly off the shelves. Below, I've outlined the best places to snag one of these cards. At launch, you might not have the luxury of picking your preferred brand or model, so if you spot a card in stock at a price you're comfortable with, it's wise to act fast.
**TLDR;** While this article assumes the availability of these graphics cards, be prepared for the possibility that they might sell out quickly across all retailers.
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See it at Microcenter
The AMD Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT are set to be popular due to their exceptional price-to-performance ratio. The RX 9070 matches the price of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 but offers superior performance and more VRAM for the same cost. The RX 9070 XT, which is priced $150 less than the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, delivers competitive performance. If these suggested retail prices hold, the AMD cards are an obvious choice for value-conscious gamers.
AMD Radeon RX 9070 - $550
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT - $600
To increase your chances of securing one of these new AMD GPUs on launch day, consider checking out the following retailers. Best Buy, Newegg, and Amazon will have listings online, while Micro Center will offer them in-store. While it's unclear how many units each retailer will have, reports suggest that AMD and its partners are shipping more Radeon RX 9070 XTs than all of Nvidia's RTX 50 series GPUs combined.
Your best strategy is to check each retailer and purchase the first available card that allows you to complete checkout. Remember, you'll be competing with thousands of others looking to buy the same GPUs.
See it at Amazon
Amazon is your go-to for a wide range of products, including AMD GPUs. However, finding these GPUs on Amazon can be challenging due to the lack of a dedicated listing page and the presence of third-party sellers with inflated prices or potential scams. To help, I'll list specific GPU models as they become available, but always ensure you're buying from "shipped and sold by Amazon" to avoid issues.
See it at Best Buy
Best Buy has historically been a good option for GPU purchases online. They should carry all available brands at launch, including Sapphire, XFX, Asus, Asrock, Gigabyte, and Powercolor. Your chances of securing a GPU might be better if you live in an area with lower demand. Best Buy typically ships quickly, meaning you could have your new GPU within a week.
See it at Newegg
Newegg is another reliable option, expected to offer every model of the Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT. As an authorized reseller, buying directly from Newegg ensures you get the full manufacturer's warranty. Like Best Buy, Newegg typically ships within a week unless the item is backordered or out of stock. They may also offer these GPUs in bundle kits, which could be beneficial if you're building a new PC.
See it at Microcenter
If you're near a Micro Center, it's your best bet for securing an AMD GPU on launch day. Micro Center reserves GPU sales for in-store customers, so arriving early, ideally at store opening, is crucial to get your hands on one.
We gave the AMD Radeon RX 9070 an impressive 8/10. Priced the same as the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070, it outperforms in most games we tested and comes with more VRAM (16GB vs 12GB), making it a more future-proof choice. Power consumption is similar to the RTX 5070.
**AMD Radeon RX 9070 Review by Jacqueline Thomas**
"The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is a standout 1440p graphics card, rendering the competition almost obsolete. It delivers exceptional performance at 1440p, often reaching high refresh rates even without frame generation, and includes an AI upscaler for enhanced image quality. Its only drawback is its proximity in performance to the Radeon RX 9070 XT."
The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT earned a perfect 10/10. Despite being $150 cheaper than the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, it outperforms it in several games we tested, with some benchmarks showing significant differences. Like the RX 9070, it boasts 16GB of VRAM. However, it does consume more power and runs hotter than the RTX 5070 Ti.
**AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Review by Jacqueline Thomas**
"Since 2020, PC gaming has been in a luxurious decline, but the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT proves it doesn't have to be that way. This GPU effortlessly handles any game at 4K, even with ray tracing, at a price that makes competitors seem overpriced. While I can't predict future pricing, the current launch price is a testament to what the market needs more of: affordable, high-performance graphics cards like the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT."