News Overview
- Yeston, an add-in-board (AIB) partner, acknowledges the current unstable supply of AMD’s Radeon RX 9070-series GPUs and anticipates stabilization after April.
- Despite weekly restocks, availability remains limited, with prices often exceeding AMD’s suggested retail pricing.
Original article link: tomshardware.com
In-Depth Analysis
-
Current Supply Challenges:
Both U.S. and Chinese markets face difficulties in obtaining Radeon RX 9070-series GPUs at manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP). Yeston, a smaller AIB, confirms supply instability but commits to weekly restocks, aiming for stable availability post-April. -
Pricing Discrepancies:
AMD’s official pricing for the Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT is $549 and $599, respectively. However, retailers in the U.S. and UK have increased prices by $50 to $130, leading to scarce availability at MSRP.- For example, stores like Micro Center and Newegg have marked up Radeon RX 9070 XT prices by 11.7% to 21.7% in the U.S.
- The vanilla Radeon RX 9070 is up 14.5% to 21.8%.
Commentary
The persistent supply constraints and resultant price hikes of AMD’s Radeon RX 9070-series GPUs highlight ongoing challenges in the graphics card market.
While Yeston’s projection of stabilized supply after April offers some optimism, consumers may continue to face limited availability and elevated prices in the short term.
This scenario underscores the importance of monitoring official channels for restock updates and being cautious of inflated pricing from third-party sellers.