Ye scurvy AMD rascal be droppin' hints 'bout grand Gamescom plunder – mayhaps RDNA 3 GPUs, or a hidden treasure awaits!
2023-08-17
Arr, word be spreadin' like the wind, matey! The ol' rumor mill swears on me parrot's feather that ye can brace yerself for the comin' o' RX 7700 and RX 7800 models, arr!
AMD is rumored to be launching new RDNA 3 graphics cards at Gamescom, according to Scott Herkelman, Senior Vice President of the AMD Radeon division. The event is set to take place next week, and Herkelman teased a "big" product announcement on Twitter. While AMD has already confirmed the arrival of "enthusiast class" graphics cards in Q3, the grapevine suggests that the company will unveil two new RDNA 3 GPUs. The rumored models are the RX 7700 XT and RX 7800 XT, although there is speculation about the possibility of vanilla versions or one XT and one non-XT model. These mid-range options would fill a gap in AMD's current-gen lineup between the RX 7900 and RX 7600. However, some gamers seem more excited about the potential reveal of FSR 3, AMD's frame rate boosting technology to rival Nvidia's DLSS 3. The response to the rumored graphics cards has been mixed, with some expressing concerns about overpriced products. There is hope that AMD could surprise with its pricing and that Gamescom may also provide more information about FSR 3, considering its long silence on the matter. Rumors suggest FSR 3 may arrive in Q4 or as early as September, making Gamescom an ideal platform for a taster and launch date announcement.