ASUS recently launched the ATS RX 9070 GRE OC Edition graphics card. This AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE is specifically designed for the Chinese market and will officially go on sale on May 8th, with a starting price of 4199 RMB. The RX 9070 GRE is positioned in the mid-to-high-end market, based on the AMD RDNA 4 architecture, offering high-performance-per-dollar and bridging the price gap between the RX 9060 XT and RX 9070.
The RX 9070 GRE is equipped with the Navi 48 chip, featuring 3072 stream processors. This is approximately 25% fewer cores compared to the RX 9070, but its performance is optimized through high frequencies. Its game clock is 2220MHz, and the boost clock reaches 2790MHz. The ASUS ATS version can reach 2880MHz in overclocked mode, with an FP32 compute performance of approximately 34.3 TFLOPs. The graphics card features 12GB of GDDR6 memory with a 192-bit memory bus, a speed of 18Gbps, a bandwidth of 432GB/s, and is paired with 48MB of Infinity Cache. The total board power (TBP) is 220W, and a 750W power supply is recommended. It utilizes dual 8-pin PCIe power connectors.
The RDNA 4 architecture introduces several technological upgrades for the RX 9070 GRE. The graphics card supports third-generation ray tracing acceleration units, adding a ray tracing engine and a directed bounding box technology to enhance ray tracing performance. Built-in second-generation AI accelerators optimize AI workloads and support FSR 4 super-resolution technology, which can increase frame rates by 3 to 4.4 times in some games. Currently, 30 games are compatible with FSR 4, and it is expected that over 75 games will be supported by 2025. AMD HYPR-RX technology integrates FSR 4, frame generation, and Anti-Lag low-latency features to optimize the gaming experience. The graphics card is equipped with the Radiance Display Engine, supporting DP 2.1a and HDMI 2.1b, capable of 8K 144Hz output, and compatible with 12-bit HDR and the REC2020 color space.
The ASUS ATS RX 9070 GRE OC Edition utilizes a triple-fan cooling module with axial-tech fans and an optimized blade design to enhance airflow. It supports 0dB silent technology, where the fans stop spinning under low load to reduce noise. The graphics card uses dual ball fan bearings, an aluminum backplate, and phase-change thermal pads to ensure stability under high loads. Its dimensions are 310mm × 130mm × 54mm, occupying 2.5 expansion slots, making it suitable for mainstream ATX cases.
In terms of performance, the RX 9070 GRE is slightly lower than the RX 9070 but better than the RX 9060 XT equipped with 8GB of memory. At 1440p resolution, the RX 9070 GRE is approximately 6% faster than the RX 7900 GRE, making it suitable for 2K gaming and light 4K applications. The 12GB memory capacity offers an advantage in the mid-range market and can meet the gaming demands of the next few years. AMD data shows that the RDNA 4 architecture offers over 2 times the ray tracing performance and approximately 40% higher overall gaming performance compared to RDNA 3, providing technological support for the RX 9070 GRE.
AMD’s GRE series is specifically designed for the Chinese market. Previous models like the RX 6750 GRE and RX 7600 GRE have been well-received for their high price-performance ratio. The RX 9070 GRE continues this positioning with a starting price of 4199 RMB, with some e-commerce platforms offering a pre-sale price of 4299 RMB, lower than the RX 9070’s 4499 RMB and the RX 9070 XT’s 4999 RMB. Manufacturers such as ASUS, Sapphire, and Gigabyte have all launched custom versions, providing diverse choices. The ASUS ATS version has started pre-sales on platforms like JD.com, with a pre-order price of 4476 RMB and a release time of 9:30 AM on May 8th.
The RX 9070 GRE is currently exclusive to the Chinese market, and there are no confirmed plans for a global release. Previously, only the RX 7900 GRE was eventually extended to the global market. The release of this card intensifies the competition between AMD and NVIDIA in the mid-range market, especially in the 2K gaming segment. The RX 9070 GRE targets NVIDIA’s RTX 4070 but at a lower price. NVIDIA has recently adjusted its mid-range product strategy, with the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB version priced similarly to the RX 9070 GRE, but with slightly lower memory bandwidth and ray tracing performance.
The RDNA 4 architecture enhances memory management and AI computing capabilities, supporting up to 64 compute units. The Navi 48 chip in the RX 9070 GRE has streamlined some units, but through frequency and cache optimization, its performance approaches 90% of the RX 9070. The graphics card supports AV1 encoding and decoding, offering approximately 30% higher compression efficiency compared to H.264, making it suitable for content creators. AMD also plans to continuously optimize FSR 4 compatibility through driver updates, with specific optimizations for open-world games expected in Q2 2025.
The ASUS ATS RX 9070 GRE OC Edition focuses on durability and quiet operation in its design. The fans have a lifespan of 60,000 hours, and the backplate uses an anodized process to enhance corrosion resistance. The graphics card supports Aura Sync RGB lighting effects, which can be synchronized with ASUS motherboards, keyboards, mice, and other devices to meet individual customization needs. It comes with a three-year official warranty, and the first batch of buyers can receive an AMD game bundle, including games like Warframe and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.
The launch of the RX 9070 GRE marks the first application of the RDNA 4 architecture in the Chinese market. With its 12GB of memory, advanced architecture, and competitive price, the graphics card aims to meet the needs of e-sports players and content creators. More performance data will be revealed through reviews after its release, providing consumers with a reference.