AMD confirms RDNA 4 to launch in early 2025 with improved ray tracing: the "strongest PC portfolio we've had"

In brief: AMD's confirmation that it won't prioritize competing with Nvidia's top gaming GPUs with the RDNA 4 graphics cards has left some unenthusiastic about the next-gen GPUs. However, according to CEO Lisa Su, they will be part of what she says is the strongest PC portfolio in the company's history. Su also confirmed that RDNA 4 will launch early next year.

There have been plenty of rumors claiming that AMD will be joining Nvidia in revealing and launching its next-gen graphics cards at CES 2025. While Su never named the event during prepared remarks to analysts during AMD's third-quarter 2024 conference call, she did say the company is "on track to launch the first RDNA 4 GPUs in early 2025." This marks the first time Team Red has given an official launch timeline.

In September, Jack Huynh, AMD's senior vice president and general ...