AMD Radeon RX 9000 graphics cards flew off shelves in record time. The company reported selling 200,000 Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT cards during their first release wave. This information came straight from AMD at the AI PC Innovation Summit held in Beijing. You'll have trouble finding these cards at stores right about everywhere because they sell out fast.
According to supply predictions, stores might see normal stock levels early next quarter. Many card makers charge extra for their custom designs—some RX 9070 XT versions cost $200 more than AMD's suggested price. AMD has asked sellers to stick with recommended prices but doesn't force pricing rules on its partners. They accept that premium parts often lead to higher costs.
The shortage should end as factories make more cards, possibly bringing steady prices by mid-April. Yeston, who has made AMD cards for years, said: "Supply remains shaky, but we add new stock each week. Don't feel bad if you missed out. Everything becomes steady and stays available after April." The counting method remains unclear, though.
AMD probably counts their first wave as the initial Navi 48 chips shipped from TSMC. When TSMC makes more chips, AMD sends them to board partners who build the actual cards. Since companies order these parts months ahead of time, board partners likely ship second-wave cards to stores already. The market should calm down as more products reach shelves next month.
According to supply predictions, stores might see normal stock levels early next quarter. Many card makers charge extra for their custom designs—some RX 9070 XT versions cost $200 more than AMD's suggested price. AMD has asked sellers to stick with recommended prices but doesn't force pricing rules on its partners. They accept that premium parts often lead to higher costs.
The shortage should end as factories make more cards, possibly bringing steady prices by mid-April. Yeston, who has made AMD cards for years, said: "Supply remains shaky, but we add new stock each week. Don't feel bad if you missed out. Everything becomes steady and stays available after April." The counting method remains unclear, though.
AMD probably counts their first wave as the initial Navi 48 chips shipped from TSMC. When TSMC makes more chips, AMD sends them to board partners who build the actual cards. Since companies order these parts months ahead of time, board partners likely ship second-wave cards to stores already. The market should calm down as more products reach shelves next month.
