Gigabyte and PowerColor have released their first Radeon RX 9050 graphics cards for gamers in Asia-Pacific, Japan, and Latin America. This launch gives regional buyers a new option for entry-level PC gaming hardware backed by AMD's latest RDNA 4 architecture. The cards target budget-conscious players who need reliable performance without the premium cost of high-end models.
RDNA 4 entry-level GPU targets budget gamers in Asia-Pacific
The Radeon RX 9050 is built on the RDNA 4 architecture and features 1,024 Stream Processors across 16 Compute Units. Both Gigabyte and PowerColor models use 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit interface to deliver 288 GB/s of bandwidth. AMD specifies a typical board power of 92W for the chip, making it an efficient choice for standard desktop builds.
Specifications
- Memory: 8GB GDDR6
- Interface: 128-bit
- Architecture: RDNA 4
- Stream Processors: 1,024
- Compute Units: 16
Gigabyte's Gaming OC model pushes the factory overclock with a game clock of 2,260 MHz and a boost clock of 2,760 MHz. This boost clock is 6% higher than AMD's reference specification of 2,600 MHz. PowerColor's Reaper model stays closer to the reference design, offering a more standard clock speed profile for users who prefer stability over extra performance.
AMD lists a suggested e-tail price of $279 USD for these cards in the Asia-Pacific, Japan, and Latin America regions. Neither Gigabyte nor PowerColor has confirmed local pricing or specific retail availability dates for these markets. Neither company has announced plans to offer their cards in North America or Europe at this time.
We've been tracking Radeon RX 9050 closely — see our earlier coverage on AMD Rumored to Launch Radeon RX. The launch confirms the existence of the RDNA 4 entry-level card, though regional availability remains limited to specific markets outside North America and Europe.
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