New information on the upcoming AMD RDNA 4 “Radeon RX 8000” GPUs and their performance placement has been published by Twitter user
@All_The_Watts. According to this, the GPUs will comprise two different chipsets: the top-of-the-range Navi 48 chip and the mid-range Navi 44 chip.
The Navi 48 chip is said to be slightly slower than the best Navi 31 chip (Radeon RX 7900 XTX), but at the same time faster than the slimmed-down Navi 31 variant (Radeon RX 7900 XT). This would bring the performance of the next generation Navi 48 GPU roughly on a par with the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER and the Radeon RX 7900 XT. The Navi 44 chip is aimed at the mid-range and should be faster than AMD’s Navi 33 GPU (Radeon RX 7600 series), but slower than the Navi 32 GPUs (Radeon RX 7800 & RX 7700 series). In terms of performance, you can expect similar performance to the RX 7700 XT and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti.
It’s important to note that AMD’s strategy with the RDNA 4 GPU architecture appears to be different from previous generations. RDNA 2 and RDNA 3 covered the entire performance spectrum from high-end to entry-level with their SKUs. With RDNA 4, however, the focus seems to be on the mid-range, as the originally planned top chip was canceled in favor of mid-range chips. This strategy is similar to that adopted by AMD for the RDNA 1 generation (Navi 10 / Navi 11/12). After a pause to reassess performance and value positioning in the mainstream segment, AMD made a brilliant return with the RDNA 2 generation, delivering one of the most competitive GPU families in recent years.
Although few details are yet known about the RDNA 4 GPUs, support for GDDR7 memory is likely. This will initially be available in 28/32 Gbps variants with 16Gb (2 GB VRAM per module). However, it is also possible that AMD will initially fall back on the more cost-effective GDDR6 memory. The new chips are also expected to be smaller and monolithic, which will eliminate the MCD design after just one year.
In addition to the RDNA 4 GPUs, the rumor also mentions the performance of the RDNA 3 iGPU, which will be installed in the upcoming Strix Point Halo APUs. These iGPUs are rumored to offer better performance than the current Navi 33 low-end GPUs, making them an attractive option for gamers. As Strix Halo will be a premium product with a significantly higher TDP, the question arises as to whether it is suitable for handheld devices or should rather be used in mini PCs, desktop consoles and even notebooks.
The new rumors about AMD’s RDNA 4 “Radeon RX 8000” GPUs are exciting and point to an interesting development. The focus on the mid-range and the return to a monolithic design could further strengthen AMD’s position in the graphics card market. The next few months will show whether the new GPUs can live up to expectations.
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@All_The_Watts
that would definitely mean no chance of my stupid habits that take place at the moment.
yeah maybe just flights then. Cost of flights to India each year are enough. If I had to cart kids outside of term time then sure a GPU is far more affordable 
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with the 80 being more or less a rebrand with £200+ off the OG cost.