DRAM prices are forcing AMD to ghost budget gamers for richer clients. Word on the street suggests Team Red might choke the supply of the standard Radeon RX 9070 to prioritize the pricier XT sibling. Since memory costs are skyrocketing, executives seemingly want to push hardware that already commands a fatter price tag. The XT variant usually trades between 650 and 800 bucks, offering enough wiggle room to hide those nasty production hikes without completely enraging buyers.
The cheaper non-XT card hit its list price way earlier, meaning any sudden jump would look super obvious and greedy. Both units pack the same 16GB of GDDR6 memory, but the fancier model brings better performance and higher margins. It makes zero sense for manufacturers to waste precious silicon on the discount option when the premium version keeps the lights on during this shortage.
Mid-range buyers might still have one lifeline left in the chaos. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB sits in a weird spot with zero competition inside the current roster, forcing the brand to maintain shipments. AMD promised to fight the inflation, but corporations rarely eat losses just to be nice. Expect the focus to remain heavily on the expensive stuff until the memory crisis eventually cools down.
The cheaper non-XT card hit its list price way earlier, meaning any sudden jump would look super obvious and greedy. Both units pack the same 16GB of GDDR6 memory, but the fancier model brings better performance and higher margins. It makes zero sense for manufacturers to waste precious silicon on the discount option when the premium version keeps the lights on during this shortage.
Mid-range buyers might still have one lifeline left in the chaos. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB sits in a weird spot with zero competition inside the current roster, forcing the brand to maintain shipments. AMD promised to fight the inflation, but corporations rarely eat losses just to be nice. Expect the focus to remain heavily on the expensive stuff until the memory crisis eventually cools down.
