This move is expected to strengthen AMD's position in the mid-range PC gaming market, especially given the reported performance improvements over previous models.

The Radeon RX 9070 XT, part of AMD's RDNA 4 GPU lineup, will be showcased on 28 February.

According to leaked benchmarks, the new card offers substantial performance gains, including a 66 per cent faster performance in Cyberpunk 2077 compared to its predecessor, the Radeon RX 7900 GRE. Moreover, the Radeon RX 9070 XT is said to deliver a 35 per cent boost in ray-tracing performance over the Radeon RX 7900 XTX, a well-known GPU in the gaming community.

These impressive figures come as AMD aims to compete head-to-head with NVIDIA's RTX 5070 series, particularly the $749 GeForce RTX 5070 Ti.

If confirmed, the aggressive pricing strategy could make the Radeon RX 9070 XT an attractive option for gamers seeking high performance at a mid-range price.

The leaked Cyberpunk 2077 benchmark results, which show a 66 per cent improvement, have generated significant excitement among gaming enthusiasts.

With the Radeon RX 7900 GRE previously priced at $549, it remains to be seen whether the RX 9070 XT will follow suit or if it will be priced higher, possibly around $649 to $699.

In addition to hardware performance, AMD is expected to unveil new software advancements, including the AI-powered FSR 4 upscaling technology, which further enhances gaming visuals.

 As the competition with NVIDIA heats up, the arrival of DLSS 4, with its transformative AI model for DLSS Super Resolution and Ray Reconstruction, will also be crucial.