AMD Radeon RX 10900 XT: the future RDNA 5 graphics card that aims to outperform the RTX 6090.

RX 10900XT AMD 10900XT Rumor

If you closely follow hardware news, you have probably seen the first leaks about the Radeon RX 10900 XT, AMD's future high-end graphics card. To put it simply: if the rumors are true, we are talking about a real monster designed to compete with - or even surpass - NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 6090. So, what do we already know about this still mysterious card? Let's take stock.

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RX 10900 XT: the specs that make you dream

The recent leaks mention an RDNA 5 architecture, manufactured in 3 nm at TSMC, with a total of 154 Compute Units (almost 9856 shaders).

But what catches the eye the most is its memory: 36 GB of GDDR7, clocked at 36 Gbps on a 384-bit bus. Result? A theoretical bandwidth of 1.7 TB/s, well above what the RTX 5090 offers and even on par with a hypothetical RTX 6090.

👉 To compare:

  • RTX 5090 : 28 Gbps in GDDR7, bandwidth ~1.79 TB/s
  • RX 10900 XT (rumor): 36 Gbps, bandwidth ~1,728 TB/s

In short, AMD would hit hard on memory, a crucial area for 4K, 8K resolutions, and AI workloads.

rx10900xt-vs-rtx6090
Model Day Unités de calcul (CU) Power Consumption (W) L2 Cache Memory Memory Bus Memory Speed Bandwidth Estimated Performance vs RX 4080 NVIDIA Equivalent
Radeon RX 10900 XT AT0 154 380W 40 MB 36 GB GDDR7 384-bit 36 Gbps 1,728 GB/s 264% RTX 6090
Radeon RX 10700 XT AT2 64 275W 24 MB 18 GB GDDR7 192-bit 36 Gbps 864 GB/s 120% RTX 5080 - RTX 4090
Radeon RX 10070 GRE AT2 48 235W 20 MB 16 GB GDDR7 160-bit 36 Gbps 720 GB/s 95% RX 9070 - RTX 4080 SUPER
Radeon RX 10060 XT AT2 44 210W 16 MB 12 GB GDDR7 128-bit 36 Gbps 576 GB/s 64% RTX 5060 Ti - RTX 5070
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Consumption and energy efficiency

Other important information: the consumed power The leaks mention a TDP of 380W.

It may seem high, but when compared to the RTX 5090 and its 575 to 600W, we realize that the approach AMD's goal is to offer a better perf/watt ratio .

đź’ˇ If AMD manages to maintain this efficiency, the RX 10900 XT could appeal to all those who are tired of the mandatory 1200W power supplies on the NVIDIA side.

A real competitor to the RTX 6090?

Everything suggests that the objective is clear: face the future GeForce RTX 6090 .

For several years, AMD has been playing cat and mouse with NVIDIA in the very high end. After shining with the RX 7900 XTX and offering nice alternatives to the RTX 4080 and 4090, AMD has not yet managed to dethrone NVIDIA in the ultra-enthusiast.

With this RX 10900 XT, the brand clearly wants to regain leadership in 2026-2027. And if the expected performance is confirmed, we could well see for the first time in a long time a Radeon. faster than a GeForce "90" .

The other RX 10000 cards in the pipeline

Because the RX 10900 XT will not be alone, here are the models mentioned:

Model Compute Units (CU) Memory Memory Bus Target (NVIDIA equivalent)
Radeon RX 10900 XT 154 CU 36 GB GDDR7 384-bit RTX 6090
Radeon RX 10700 XT 64 CU 18 GB GDDR7 192-bit RTX 5080
Radeon RX 10070 GRE 48 CU 16 GB GDDR7 160-bit RTX 4080 SUPER
Radeon RX 10060 XT 44 Compute Units 12 GB GDDR7 128-bit RTX 5070 / 5060 Ti
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Release date: 2026 or 2027?

The information still differs:

  • Some leaks mention a launch in 2026 with the first high-end RDNA 5 chips.
  • Others rather speak of 2027 , especially for the RX 10900 XT, the time AMD optimizes its drivers and its 3nm or even 2nm manufacturing processes.

In short, you will need to be patient. But one thing is certain: the hype is already there.

Where to find all stocks?

At DropReference, we will of course be there to reference all the stocks of the future. RX 10900 XT and the RDNA 5 range as soon as they are released. As usual, you will be able to follow the price evolution in real time, compare offers from different merchants, and set alerts to not miss the drops.

👉 In the meantime, if you want to stay informed about the best deals on current graphics cards, you can take a look at our dedicated page: all GPU stocks

What it changes for gamers

If the leaks are true, here's what it could imply for us, players and creators:

  • 4K and 8K gaming more accessible, without compromise.
  • Ray tracing at the level (or above) of NVIDIA.
  • Lower consumption that the most power-hungry GeForces.
  • Potentially better performance/price ratio , AMD often having more aggressive pricing.

👉 And if AMD succeeds, we could see NVIDIA forced to lower its prices. Good news for your wallet.

Conclusion: the RX 10900XT, future red monster?

For now, all of this remains conditional. But the rumors agree: AMD is preparing a monstrous graphics card with the RX 10900XT .

With its 36 GB of GDDR7 , its TDP content at 380W and its stated goal of competing with the RTX 6090 , it could mark a turning point in the history of GPUs.

The real question now is: Will AMD be able to deliver on time, with stable drivers and real software support? Because hardware, on paper, is already dreamy.

FAQ - AMD RX 10900 XT

📌 When will the RX 10900 XT be released?

Probably between 2026 and 2027, depending on the progress of the 3nm/2nm engraving and AMD's strategic choices.

📌 How much memory will the RX 10900 XT have?

36 GB of GDDR7 at 36 Gbps, on a 384-bit bus, resulting in 1.7 TB/s of bandwidth.

📌 Will the RX 10900 XT be more powerful than the RTX 6090?

This is AMD's stated goal. The actual performance will only be known at launch, but the leaks are promising.

📌 What TDP for the RX 10900 XT?

About 380W, making it a more efficient card than the RTX 5090/6090.