AMD RDNA 4 “Radeon RX 8000” GPUs Debut in 2025: Navi 48 & Navi 44

AMD is reportedly gearing up to launch its next-gen RDNA 4 “Radeon RX 8000” GPUs, featuring the Navi 48 and Navi 44 chips, in the first half of 2025.

AMD RDNA 4-Powered Navi 48 GPUs Target CES 2025 Release While Navi 44 Targets Q2 Release

It’s been a while since we last saw an update from the Radeon side, but it looks like AMD will remain calm until early 2025, which is when the RDNA 4 action begins. According to @Kepler_L2, AMD is aiming for a 2025 release window for its next-gen graphics products based on the RDNA 4 architecture, including two chips: Navi 48 and Navi 44.

Kepler reports that AMD plans to introduce its mainstream Navi 48 GPUs at CES 2025, setting a Q1 launch window, while the entry-tier Navi 44 GPUs are expected to launch in Q2 ’25. The AMD Navi 48 “Radeon RX 8000” GPUs will offer performance similar to the Navi 31 chips, and Navi 44 will be an entry-level successor to the Navi 33 series, which debuted with the RX 7600 series cards.

The AMD Navi 48 “GFX1201” and Navi 44 “GFX1200” GPUs have already been spotted and confirmed in various LLVM and ROCm patches. These GPUs are the only ones that have seen continuous updates, while the high-end and enthusiast-grade Navi 4X/4C GPUs were dropped as AMD focused on solidifying its mainstream gaming segment before rolling out a true “top-to-bottom” family. This approach will likely continue with the RDNA 5 GPU family, featuring a brand-new graphics architecture and potentially more refined multi-chiplet designs.

Last month, the Navi 48 XTX GPU and its respective PCBs were also spotted in shipping manifests. Although specific details or configurations are not well-known, the RDNA 4 GPU family is expected to include an entirely new ray-tracing engine, significantly different from the RDNA 3 GPUs.

Performance Expectations and Pricing

The AMD Navi 48 XTX “RDNA 4” GPUs are expected to offer performance comparable to the existing Navi 31 SKUs (XL/XT) with better power efficiency. These GPUs will also be priced much lower than the top RDNA 3 GPUs, so you can expect Navi 31 “Radeon RX 7900” series performance at around $500 or less. The Navi 44 GPU is expected to be a low-tier design, featuring 8 GB memory, and offering performance close to Navi 32.

Memory and Future Prospects

Regarding memory, AMD recently stated in a Micron press release that they look forward to leveraging GDDR7 to make gaming “responsive and lifelike.” This suggests that the next-generation memory standard for the RDNA 4 GPU family might include 18 Gbps GDDR7 memory across all RX 8000 models. Although AMD didn’t reveal much about its Radeon RX “Gaming” side of things at its Computex keynote, we can expect some reveals later this year as we get closer to the launch.

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