Images of an AMD GPU that have leaked make me hope they are genuine.

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      A recent leak has revealed clear images of what might have been one of AMD’s outstanding graphics cards — the reference edition of the RX 9070 XT. AMD previously stated it didn’t create its own version, known as Made By AMD (MBA), which makes the appearance of this card all the more surprising. While I cannot confirm whether this is indeed a genuine GPU, I certainly wish it had made it to retail.

      The leaked images emerged on Bilibili earlier today, showcasing what seems to be an RX 9070 XT GPU encased in a fully black shroud and kept in a sealed bag. It features three fans, but there’s not much more information to gather from these visuals.

      The card was actually put up for sale in China, but since the listing has since been removed, it is likely that it was purchased at MSRP. The seller offered a one-year warranty and claimed that the card was free from damage. It goes without saying that such a transaction would not have been legal.

      Bilibili

      If the RX 9070 XT GPU is legitimate, it’s probable that it was distributed to AMD’s brand partners ahead of the launch of the RX 9070 XT/non-XT. Whoever acquired this card seems to have kept it and sold it, but since this MBA design was never officially released, selling it should not have occurred.

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      A few specifics are evident, including the serial number, which will certainly help AMD track down the seller — but this assumes the card is real, which remains uncertain. It certainly appears to be genuine, but one can never be sure with these cases.

      These visuals make me wish AMD had made its own MBA cards. Such cards would retail at the suggested price and wouldn’t be subject to the price increases expected for the partner-manufactured RX 9070s. Some RX 9070 XT GPUs are selling for significantly more than the MSRP, and if AMD had released its own design, it would be a substantial advantage for gamers looking to spend no more than $600 on a new GPU.

      Monica is a computing writer at Digital Trends, concentrating on PC hardware. Since joining the team in 2021, Monica has authored…

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