The graphics card market is heating up with new releases and intriguing rumors. From pricing concerns surrounding Nvidia's latest offerings to whispers of AMD's strategy for their upcoming cards, and a look at a truly beastly laptop, here's a breakdown of what's making headlines.
Nvidia RTX 5070 Launch Pricing: A Mixed Bag
Asus has unveiled the launch pricing for Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070, and the news is a bit of a rollercoaster. While one model is reportedly available at the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), other variants are significantly more expensive. This discrepancy has sparked concerns about potential GPU stock shortages and overall affordability for gamers looking to upgrade. The Geforce RTX 5070 is the latest of the four revealed models with cores from Nvidia, and has now reached store shelves. It is the cheapest among all this year's new releases.
This news comes after the full line of Nvidia's new generation graphics cards from the GeForce RTX 50 family premiered at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. But even the cheapest may not be cheap enough.
"The pricing looks steep in places – complete with hints that GPU stock could be shaky, too. Sigh..."
AMD RX 9070 XT: Hopeful Rumors with a Catch
On the AMD front, last-minute stock rumors surrounding the RX 9070 XT are generating cautious optimism. The buzz suggests that the initial batch of GPUs will adhere to the MSRP, thanks to AMD's subsidization. However, the article cautions that prices could "jump" once this initial stock is depleted, creating a potential price hike down the line. These rumors also contrast AMD's approach with Nvidia's strategy for the RTX 5000 series.
The Eurocom Raptor X17: Extreme Mobile Power
While the pricing and availability of mainstream GPUs are always a hot topic, let's take a moment to marvel at the sheer power of the Eurocom Raptor X17. This mobile workstation laptop is a true beast, boasting a staggering 24TB RAID-0 SSD storage, 128GB of RAM, and Intel's most powerful mobile CPU. It is priced at $12,000. The Eurocom Raptor X17 pushes mobile workstation limits with RTX 4090 power, and extreme performance capabilities.
Interestingly, despite its powerhouse specs and RTX 4090 capabilities, the Raptor X17 notably *lacks* the Nvidia RTX 5090M GPU. This may be due to power or thermal constraints, or maybe it's just not available yet.
Whether you're a gamer eagerly awaiting the RTX 5070, an enthusiast eyeing the RX 9070 XT, or simply dreaming of the ultimate mobile workstation, the GPU landscape is certainly dynamic and full of possibilities.