The following morning: Acquiring a good graphics card has become a costly hassle.
The main news this morning includes the review of the AMD Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT graphics cards, in addition to Volkswagen unveiling a preview of its electric vehicle priced at 20,000 euros. It is also noteworthy that House Republicans have issued subpoenas.
AMD has been trying to undercut NVIDIA by offering graphics cards at lower prices, but with the launch of the Radeon 9070 and 9070 XT, it seems to have come up with an attractive offering, especially in terms of 4K performance and ray tracing. The Radeon 9070 XT, in particular, stands out as a solid option in the mid-range segment, priced at $599. It boasts excellent support for gaming at 1440p and acceptable performance at 4K, as well as improved ray tracing capabilities and AI-assisted scaling.
AMD's strategy seems more sensible by focusing on products that the average consumer can afford, rather than directly competing with NVIDIA at the high end of the market. However, the current landscape for acquiring graphics cards has been complicated, not only for PC gamers but also for professionals who need powerful machines for their work.
The difficulty in finding NVIDIA's 50 series GPUs in stock is evident, and as noted, most models are above the manufacturer's suggested price. This phenomenon is not merely a consequence of the pandemic or demand driven by cryptocurrencies, but a reflection of opportunistic tactics by resellers and companies acting as intermediaries in the market.
The GPU market has faced a series of challenges that have disrupted its usual operation. As the situation continues to evolve, it is crucial to observe how these new AMD options perform against the competition and the dynamics of the market.
