AMD is set to unveil its next-generation PC GPUs utilizing RDNA 4 technology in early 2025, as confirmed by Dr. Lisa Su, the company’s CEO. During a recent discussion with analysts about AMD’s third-quarter results, Su characterized the upcoming GPUs as part of the “strongest PC portfolio” in the company’s history.
Despite AMD’s substantial revenue stemming from its data-center products, which contribute about half of its overall earnings, the focus during the earnings call shifted to the Gaming segment. This division experienced a staggering 69 percent decline, bringing in only $462 million. The downturn is largely attributed to reduced inventory levels among major console manufacturers, which includes AMD’s GPUs for gaming consoles like the Xbox and PlayStation. Furthermore, many card makers and PC vendors are delaying purchases in anticipation of AMD’s next-gen offerings.
Dr. Su elaborated on the capabilities of RDNA 4, stating, “In addition to a strong increase in gaming performance, RDNA 4 delivers significantly higher ray-tracing performance and adds new AI capabilities.” Notably, this marks the first public confirmation of the early 2025 launch timeline for these new GPUs.
While AMD has not officially named the new GPUs, rumors suggest they may fall under the RX 8000 series, possibly labeled as Navi 48 or Navi 44. Rather than competing solely in the high-performance sector, AMD seems poised to target midrange performance and pricing.
In addition to the RDNA 4 launch, AMD is preparing to release its Ryzen 9000X3D gaming and content-creation GPU on November 7. Su noted a 29 percent year-over-year revenue increase, fueled by demand for AMD’s Ryzen 9000 desktop processors and Ryzen AI 300 notebook processors. She expressed confidence that the combination of existing Ryzen products and the forthcoming X3D chip will result in a particularly strong second half of the year.
“This is the strongest PC portfolio we’ve ever had in our history across both desktop and notebook,” Su emphasized. She also indicated that the positive momentum is expected to carry into 2025, driven in part by a projected mid-single-digit growth in the PC market, particularly as consumers transition from Windows 10, which will lose support in October 2025.
Looking forward, CES 2025 promises to be a thrilling event for the tech community. With Nvidia anticipated to announce its next-gen “Blackwell” or RTX 5000 series, and AMD preparing to showcase its competing GPUs along with new CPUs, the beginning of 2025 is set to be a groundbreaking period for the industry.