AMD launches new entry-level Radeon RX 9050 8GB GPU for $279

Q: What are the Radeon RX 9050 VRAM configurations and how do their memory bus widths differ?

The Radeon RX 9050 is offered with either 8GB or 4GB of GDDR6 memory. The 8GB model uses a 128-bit memory bus with up to 288 GB/s bandwidth, while the 4GB model uses a 64-bit bus with 144 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What 1080p 'Medium' game frame rates does AMD list for the RX 9050 8GB?

AMD's product page lists the RX 9050 8GB delivering 60 FPS in 007: First Light, 96 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077, 131 FPS in Forza Horizon 6, and 227 FPS in Counter-Strike 2 at 1080p with "Medium" settings.

Q: How many compute units, stream processors, and Ray Accelerators does the RX 9050 have compared to the RX 9060 XT?

The Radeon RX 9050 has 16 Compute Units versus 32 Compute Units on the RX 9060 XT. The RX 9050 uses 1,024 Stream Processors compared to 2,048 on the RX 9060 XT. The RX 9050 includes 16 third-generation Ray Accelerators while the RX 9060 XT has 32 third-generation Ray Accelerators.

Q: How does the RX 9050's memory bandwidth compare between the 8GB and 4GB models?

The RX 9050 8GB uses a 128-bit bus and delivers up to 288 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The spotted 4GB model uses a 64-bit bus and lists 144 GB/s, which is half the bandwidth of the 8GB variant.

AMD has quietly launched a brand-new RDNA 4 GPU with the entry-level Radeon RX 9050 8GB that targets 1080p 'Medium' gaming for $279 USD.

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Kosta Andreadis

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Published Jul 29, 2026 12:34 AM CDT

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TL;DR: AMD introduced the entry-level RDNA 4 Radeon RX 9050 in 8GB and 4GB GDDR6 variants. The 8GB 128-bit/288 GB/s, 92W card targets 1080p Medium gaming ($279) while a 4GB 64-bit/144 GB/s ASRock variant halves memory bandwidth; both share 1,024 stream processors and 2.6 GHz boost.

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In a surprise move, AMD has quietly announced a new entry-level RDNA 4 GPU: the Radeon RX 9050, which will be available with 8GB or 4GB of VRAM. The official product or SKU page for the card is online, and at a high level it presents a significantly cut-down version of the 4nm Navi 44 chip that powers the mainstream Radeon RX 9060 XT, with 16 Compute Units and Ray Accelerators instead of 32.

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With AMD noting that it's a 92W GPU, with 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus delivering memory bandwidth of up to 288 GB/s, it's definitely something aimed at entry-level 1080p gaming, similar to NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5050. On that note, as an RDNA 4 GPU, it benefits from the advanced AI hardware and video encoding/decoding capabilities of the latest Radeon architecture.

As for pricing and availability, AMD has confirmed a $279 SEP or MSRP with additional reporting by Wccftech's Hassan Mujtaba, stating that it will be arriving in limited markets at first - Asia-Pacific, Japan, and Latin America. As for the 4GB variant, this confusing option (4GB of VRAM in 2026 does feel antiquated) not only lowers the memory capacity but also the overall bandwidth. This model hasn't been officially confirmed, but was spotted in a product listing that has since been taken down.

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This custom ASRock Radeon RX 9050 Challenger 4GB model lists a 64-bit bus, resulting in memory bandwidth of 144 GB/s - half of the 8GB variant. Elsewhere, the two models are the same, with 1,024 Streaming Processors and a Boost Clock speed of up to 2.6 GHz. It'll be interesting to see where the 4GB model pops up and whether or not it will be limited to the OEM and pre-build markets.

AMD's product page for the Radeon RX 9050 8GB details some 1080p gaming performance figures, detailing that it's built for playing at 1080p with 'Medium' settings. And with that, the Radeon RX 9050 8GB can deliver 60 FPS in 007: First Light, 96 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077, 131 FPS in Forza Horizon 6, and 227 FPS in Counter-Strike 2.

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Here's an updated look at AMD's RDNA 4 line-up with the new Radeon RX 9050.

GPU Specs	Radeon RX 9050	Radeon RX 9060 XT	Radeon RX 9070 GRE	Radeon RX 9070	Radeon RX 9070 XT
Architecture	RDNA 4	RDNA 4	RDNA 3	RDNA 4	RDNA 4
Process	TSMC 4nm	TSMC 4nm	TSMC 4nm	TSMC 4nm	TSMC 4nm
Stream Processors	1024	2048	3072	3584	4096
Compute Units	16	32	48	56	64
Ray Accelerators	16 (3rd Gen)	32 (3rd Gen)	48 (2nd Gen)	56 (3rd Gen)	64 (3rd Gen)
AI Accelerators	32 (2nd Gen)	64 (2nd Gen)	96 (2nd Gen)	128 (2nd Gen)	128 (2nd Gen)
GPU Boost Clock	2600 MHz	3130 MHz	2790 MHz	2520 MHz	2970 MHz
Memory	4GB/8GB GDDR6	8GB/16GB GDDR6	12GB GDDR6	16GB GDDR6	16GB GDDR6
Memory Interface	64/128-bit	128-bit	192-bit	256-bit	256-bit
Bandwidth	144/288 GB/s	322.3 GB/s	432 GB/sec	640 GB/sec	640 GB/sec
Total Board Power	92W	160W	220W	220W	304W