Next-Gen AMD RX 10 GPUs Could Deliver 3x Performance Over RX 9070 XT

Early details for the RX 1090 XT indicate extreme compute power, memory bandwidth, and performance targets surpassing previous AMD generations.

Hardware by Katmin on Sep 28, 2025

Next generation of AMD GPUs has recently seen a massive leak, revealing details that could shape the future of the graphics market. If the information holds true, the upcoming RX 10 series—sometimes referred to as RDNA 5 or UDNA—may prove to be one of the most powerful GPU lineups ever released.

Even while not all of the features are confirmed, the specifications suggest that the design choices will be aggressive, the performance goals will be greater, and they may even be able to compete with Nvidia's best products.

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Entry-Level to Mid-Tier Options

The leak says that the RX 1060 XT will have 44 compute units, a TBP goal of 210W, 16MB of L2 cache, and a 128-bit bus. Despite the relatively narrow bus, the GPU is expected to utilize GDDR7 memory with a 12GB capacity, running at 36 Gbps, which results in 576 GB/s of bandwidth. Performance estimates place it around the level of an RTX 5060 Ti or RTX 5070.

Moving up, the RX 1070 GRE is positioned closer to RTX 4070/4080 Super territory, while the RX 1070 XT is projected to rival an RTX 5080 or even an RTX 4090. These setups make it look like AMD is cutting bus sizes to save money and making up for the lack of bandwidth with very fast memory.

Flagship Specifications

The most eye-catching part of the leak centers on the RX 1090 XT. Reported specifications show 154 compute units, a 380W TBP, and a memory subsystem boasting nearly 2TB/s of bandwidth, thanks to a 36Gbps GDDR7 interface. On paper, this puts the GPU in theoretical RTX 6090 performance territory, even though such a card has yet to exist.

However, skepticism is warranted. Running so many compute units at high clock speeds within a 380W power limit seems unrealistic. If AMD produces such a card, it would require significantly higher power consumption, likely in the 500W range, especially if built on advanced but still limited process nodes.

Alternative Projections

Looking at the statistics, it seems more likely that the RX 1090 XT will have around 144 compute units and 24GB of GDDR7 at 32Gbps on a 384-bit bus. This would provide you about 1,500 GB/s of bandwidth instead of 1,700 GB/s, which would balance performance and cost. Power targets are more like 450 to 550 watts.

We also think that the RX 1080 XT will be a less powerful variant of the flagship model, with about 104 compute units to bridge the gap between mid-range and ultra-high-end versions. The RX 1070 XT may also include a few more compute units than was first thought.

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Performance Expectations

If these designs materialize, the RX 1090 XT could deliver nearly 3x the performance of the RX 9070 XT. In actual life, this may mean about 2.3 times the performance. This kind of rise would even be bigger than the 82% rise seen between Nvidia's RTX 4090 and RTX 5090. This might make AMD the performance leader for the first time in years.

Even if AMD decides to scale back and make the RX 1080 XT the flagship, performance would still likely rival or exceed that of the RTX 5090. This suggests that, regardless of the final product segmentation, the RX 10 series could represent a significant leap for AMD.

Memory and Bus Considerations

One of the more questionable elements in the leak is the use of 36Gbps GDDR7 across the entire lineup. It looks improbable for budget-friendly GPUs, however it is possible. AMD might be trying to leverage ultra-fast memory to make up for narrower bus designs, but it's not clear if this is true for all SKUs.

Release Timeline

The RX 10 series will be out in the first quarter of 2027, based on what we know. If accurate, this timing means Nvidia's RTX 5090 will on the market; however, AMD could undercut its pricing significantly while offering similar or even greater performance.

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Final Thoughts

We are clearly approaching the point where final specifications are beginning to align. Whether AMD delivers a 154 CU monster or a slightly scaled-back 144 CU variant, the RX10 series is shaping up to be a generational leap. The critical unknowns remain AMD's willingness to push power limits and its risk appetite when designing such massive GPUs.

The question now is simple: will the RX 10 series compete directly with Nvidia's top-tier RTX 6090 or land closer to the RTX 6080? Either way, the next generation looks incredibly promising, and if AMD maintains competitive pricing, consumers may finally get RTX 5090-level performance—or better—for much less.

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