Get ready for the return of 4GB graphics cards
AMD announced the Radeon RX 9050 graphics card, offering both 8GB and 4GB GDDR6 variants. The 4GB version is intended only for pre‑built budget desktops and features a reduced 64‑bit memory bus and fewer compute units. The 8GB model launches at $279 USD in select Latin American and APJ markets, while broader availability has not been confirmed.
- ▪AMD's Radeon RX 9050 will be sold with an 8GB GDDR6 model priced at $279 USD for its initial release.
- ▪A 4GB variant is planned solely for OEM pre‑built systems and will not be sold as a standalone GPU.
- ▪The 4GB card uses a 64‑bit memory bus and only 16 compute units, roughly a quarter of the performance of higher‑end models.
- ▪The 8GB version is initially available only in Latin America and the Asia‑Pacific/Japan regions, with no timeline for other markets.
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- ▪ 4GB graphics cards are back — The Verge
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News Get ready for the return of 4GB graphics cards AMD's first new graphics card in a year is the Radeon RX 9050. It'll be sold to consumers with 8GB of GDDR6, but some variants in pre-built desktops will have just 4GB. By Michael Crider Staff Writer, PCWorld Jul 28, 2026 9:35 am PDT Image: ASRock Summary created by Smart Answers AIIn summary:PCWorld reports on AMD’s new Radeon RX 9050 graphics card, which brings back 4GB VRAM variants exclusively for pre-built systems.The 4GB version features significantly reduced specifications with a 64-bit memory bus and 16 compute units, targeting budget-oriented performance.While the 8GB model launches at $279 in select markets, the 4GB variant represents a concerning step backward in graphics memory standards.
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