4GB GPUs Might Return with AMD's Radeon RX 9050
Digital Foundry reports the leaked 4GB model could cut the memory bus to 64-bit, raising doubts about its ability to run modern games.
- A new AMD graphics card appeared on ASRock partner websites this week with 8GB of VRAM, though a since-deleted listing also revealed a 4GB version, according to Digital Foundry.
- The new GPU utilizes the Navi architecture with 16 Compute Units, unlike the 24 found on the higher-end model. While the 8GB version retains a 128-bit memory interface, the 4GB version likely drops to 64-bit.
- Gaming with 4GB of VRAM is problematic in 2026, as modern titles demand higher capacity. Digital Foundry notes that a card with such limited memory would struggle to handle games even on the lowest settings.
- While previous 4GB cards sold for less than $200 in 2022, market conditions make such pricing unlikely today. With Nvidia RTX 5050s selling for over $300, a budget-friendly price point for this new AMD hardware remains speculative.
- An ASRock product page briefly displayed the 4GB card before removal, as noted on Twitter. This leak highlights AMD's potential entry-level GPU strategy, though the viability of such low-memory hardware remains highly questionable.
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4GB GPUs might return with AMD's Radeon RX 9050
The Radeon RX 9050 appeared on AMD's website on Tuesday, with ASRock as the first partner to confirm its availability. Although the card is equipped with 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM on bothd AMD's and ASRock's listings, X user Ruby Rapids shared a now-dead link with placeholder text for a 4GB model.Read Entire Article
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AMD to Launch 4GB Radeon RX 9050 in 2026 to Combat Memory Crunch
The news that AMD is set to introduce the Radeon RX 9050 with a 4GB variant is capturing attention in the gaming community. This move marks a significant shift, as modern graphics cards have not featured such a low memory option for several years. Reports indicate that this decision may be linked to the ongoing memory shortages affecting the industry. Industry Context and AMD’s Strategy A recent leak revealed a listing for the Radeon RX 9050 on …
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