AMD reportedly planning a new budget graphics card with a surprising number of cores
AMD is reportedly developing a new budget graphics card, the Radeon RX 9050, according to information obtained by VideoCardz. The announcement arrives amid ongoing price increases across the graphics card market, potentially offering welcome news for budget-conscious gamers seeking affordable GPU solutions.
The specifications remain preliminary and sourced from a single informant, so details are subject to change. The RX 9050 is expected to feature the same Stream Processor count as the RX 9060 XT, rather than the standard RX 9060, suggesting AMD may be positioning it with competitive performance characteristics for its tier. This specification choice indicates a focus on delivering meaningful core performance in the low-end segment.
The timing of this rumor reflects broader market conditions where pricing pressures have affected multiple GPU tiers. A new budget-tier option could provide consumers with an alternative that balances affordability with performance. The RX 9050 appears to be part of AMD’s Radeon RX 9000 series lineup, though full details and availability remain unclear pending official confirmation from AMD.