The latest Adrenalin software fixes a major bug that caused crashing in Apex Legends and adds two games for full support. AMD Adrenalin Edition 26.9.1 Adds Support for Onimush: Way of the Sword and The Blood of Dawnwalker; Fixes Various Bugs Previous Version Had A week ago, we reported that AMD's latest Adrenalin Edition 26.8.1 software was causing issues with RX 9000 series in some games. As per several reports, the driver caused crashes in games like Apex Legends and Starfield, mostly on the Radeon RX 9000 systems. While AMD didn't confirm the issue, Apex Legends did, and said it […]

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The company has just prepared a dedicated page for its slowest RDNA 4 discrete GPU, revealing all of its specifications. AMD Radeon RX 9050 4 GB Page Confirms New Memory Configuration, Featuring a Reduced Memory Bus Width and Bandwidth AMD has finally prepared the product page for one of its newest RDNA 4 GPUs. The company recently introduced its weakest RDNA 4 RX 9000 graphics card called Radeon RX 9050, which launched in two flavors. The first one is the RX 9050 with 8 GB of memory, and the other one is the Radeon RX 9050 4 GB. While both […]

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The latest graphics driver will support the newly launched GPU as well as several new upcoming titles. AMD Releases Adrenalin Edition 26.8.1 GPU Driver, Bringing Support for RX 9050 4 GB and Adding Support for Several Games AMD has released a new version of Software: Adrenalin Edition, bringing support for newer hardware and upcoming games. The Adrenalin Edition 26.8.1 has officially added support for the AMD Radeon RX 9050 4 GB GPU, which launched recently, and has added three titles to its database before their official launch. The new driver should now recognize the RX 9050 4 GB GPU properly. […]

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It's not just the higher-end market, which is prone to price hikes, but the entry-level segment will be reportedly more affected. ZOTAC's Parent Company Warns About The GPU Shortages In The Entry-Level Segment This Year The graphics cards have been witnessing new price surges all of a sudden. However, this was inevitable as AI demand keeps pushing DRAM prices upwards. The already expensive graphics cards are now more expensive than ever, and we see new price-hike records every then and now. While the GPUs with higher VRAM capacity are affected more, those with lower VRAM capacities aren't spared either. After […]

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Graphics cards with 16 GB VRAM have gained more popularity in the last month as gamers transition to 16 GB GPUs. Latest Steam Hardware Survey Reveals 8 Core CPUs and 16 GB GPUs are the Most Popular Configurations for Gamers This was inevitable since 8 GB graphics cards have started to bottleneck performance in intensive titles where 8 GB VRAM doesn't supply enough juice to run games smoothly. For the last few years, we have seen how modern titles have started to gobble up a lot of VRAM, and even GPU manufacturers like AMD appear to be advertising their high-VRAM […]

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The new RDNA 4 GPU came out slower than expected, and it's not even able to compete with the entry-level NVIDIA RTX 50 GPU. Early AMD RX 9050 Benchmarks Reveal Significantly Slower Performance Versus RTX 5050 Across Various Applications The newest AMD RDNA 4 GPU has been tested by the Japanese outlet Hermita, and the results easily favor the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050. AMD recently released its cheapest and slowest RDNA 4 GPU, called Radeon RX 9050, in two flavors, and the publication tested the 8 GB variant to keep the comparison fair since the RTX 5050 also boasts 8 […]

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PowerColor has announced its new Radeon RX 9050 8GB Reaper graphics card, giving budget gamers another option based on AMD’s latest RDNA 4 graphics architecture. The new graphics card is designed to deliver solid gaming performance while keeping power use low.

The Radeon RX 9050 uses AMD’s Navi 44 GPU built on a 4nm process. It comes with 1,024 stream processors, 32 AI accelerators, and 16 ray tracing accelerators. The card also features 8GB of GDDR6 memory running at 18 Gbps over a 128-bit memory interface.

For cooling, PowerColor has equipped the Radeon RX 9050 8GB Reaper with a large aluminum heatsink, two 80mm cooling fans, and a protective backplate. The simple dual-fan cooler is designed to keep temperatures under control during gaming without making the card bulky.

The graphics card has a Game Clock of 1,920 MHz and can boost up to 2,600 MHz. It has a typical board power of 100W and only needs a single 8-pin PCIe power connector, making it easy to install in many existing desktop systems.

For display connectivity, the card includes two DisplayPort 2.1a ports and one HDMI 2.1b port, allowing users to connect modern gaming monitors and high-resolution displays.

PowerColor has also kept the card compact. It measures 20 cm in length, 10 cm in height, and takes up two expansion slots, making it suitable for many mid-size and smaller PC cases.

The Radeon RX 9050 8GB Reaper is aimed at gamers looking for an affordable graphics card with modern AMD features, efficient cooling, and a compact design. Pricing and availability have not yet been announced.

AMD has released its latest graphics driver, Adrenalin Edition 26.7.1, delivering optimisations ahead of the upcoming multiplayer beta for Gears of War: E‑Day. The new driver also expands FSR 4 support and introduces compatibility for AMD’s newest entry‑level RDNA 4 GPU.

With this update, AMD has put optimisations in place for the Gears of War: E‑Day Open Beta happening in August, ahead of its full launch in early October. The driver also adds FSR 4 support for additional titles, including Out of Control Evolution, continuing AMD’s push to expand adoption of its latest upscaling technology.

Alongside the software improvements, Adrenalin Edition 26.7.1 introduces support for the newly announced Radeon RX 9050 graphics card. Positioned as an affordable RDNA 4 option for APJ and Latin American markets, the RX 9050 launches at an SEP of $279 and brings the latest Radeon feature set to mainstream gamers.

The driver also includes a number of fixes, addressing issues such as model flickering in Cinema 4D and Blender, intermittent crashes with FSR Upscaling 4.1 on Windows 10, and rendering problems with Fortnite’s directional indicators on Radeon RX 7000‑series GPUs. AMD has also listed several known issues, including intermittent crashes or driver timeouts in Battlefield 6 on Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 systems, texture flickering when using Record and Stream, and Smart Access Memory becoming disabled after installation on Windows 10.

KitGuru Says: With Gears of War: E‑Day’s multiplayer beta approaching, Radeon users will want to grab this driver to ensure the best experience. As always, let us know how you get on with the latest drivers and if you run into any problems.

ASRock has launched the AMD Radeon RX 9050 Challenger 8GB graphics card. Based on AMD's latest RDNA 4 architecture, the new dual-fan graphics card arrives with 8GB of GDDR6 memory and is heading to system integrators and retail customers across LATAM and Asia Pacific.

Built on the RDNA 4 architecture, the AMD Radeon RX 9050 features up to 16 CUs, 16 ray accelerators based on 3rd Gen Raytracing hardware, and 32 AI accelerators. Supported software features include AMD HYPR-RX and AMD FSR technology, alongside modern hardware standards like DisplayPort 2.1a and PCI Express 5.0 compatibility. ASRock sets the Boost Clock on its Challenger model to up to 2600MHz, while the game clock is set to 1920MHz. That translates into 10.6TFLOPS of FP32 computing performance, which is just slightly above what you can expect from a PS5.

The 8GB of GDDR6 memory is clocked at 18Gbps over a 128-bit memory interface. Moreover, it has 32MB of Infinity Cache. ASRock recommends a 450W PSU for a system featuring its new card, but the card's rated TBP is only 92W.

Cooling is handled by a dual-fan thermal solution incorporating ASRock's Striped Axial Fan design (with 0db operation) and Ultra-fit Heatpipes. Additional hardware features include a metal backplate for structural rigidity and integrated LED indicators.

KitGuru says: ASRock's new RX 9050 Challenger 8GB gives mainstream builders in LATAM and Asia Pacific an affordable entry point into AMD's latest RDNA 4 architecture. Do you think this card should also be available in other regions?

AMD seems to be working on a new entry-level graphics card, the Radeon RX 9050, which will come in 8 GB and 4 GB flavors, for $279. AMD RDNA 4 Lineup Gets New Entry-Level Options With 8 GB & 4 GB Radeon RX 9050 GPUs, Official MSRP Set at $279 The AMD Radeon RX 9000 "RDNA 4" GPU lineup is getting more options, which will make the lineup a lot messier and confusing. AMD currently has two product series, the Radeon RX 9070 and the Radeon RX 9060. Each series has at least three options, with the RX 9070 consisting […]

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We may finally see the cheapest RDNA 4 GPU in the market soon, and it will be available in two memory configurations. ASRock Quietly Adds RX 9050 Challenger 4 GB and 8 GB GPUs to its Arsenal; 1024 Shaders, and Up To 2600 MHz The Radeon RX 9050 made its first appearance last year on a Mexican retailer, and that was one of its first impressions on the internet. While AMD's board partners have revealed the new GPU, AMD took some time to bring the official webpage for the GPU. However, we did see some reliable info on the GPU […]

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A new report, citing sources within an AMD AIB partner, indicates that an entry-level Radeon RX 9050 graphics card is in development. The leaked specifications suggest the card will use a Navi 44 GPU with 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM. While AMD has not officially confirmed the product, a preliminary spec sheet suggests the card will target a lower-power bracket, with a recommended 450W PSU.

The report from VideoCardz suggests the RX 9050 with 2048 stream processors, a higher count than the 1792 processors currently associated with the RX 9060. However, performance is expected to sit below the RX 9060 due to lower clock speeds, as the RX 9050 reportedly features a game clock of 1920MHz and a boost clock of 2600MHz. These figures represent a 20% reduction in game clocks and a 13% reduction in boost clocks compared to the RX 9060.

Connectivity for the RX 9050 is stated to include a PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface, one HDMI 2.1b port, and dual DisplayPort 2.1a outputs. Given the 450W PSU recommendation, the card is expected to require at least one external power connector, as its power draw likely exceeds the PCIe slot's 75W limit.

The report states that these specifications are preliminary. It remains uncertain if AMD will disable specific stream processors in the final silicon to maintain a clear performance hierarchy between the 9050 and 9060 models. No official release date or pricing for the RX 9050 is known at this time.

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KitGuru says: Given its specs and the RX 9060 XT pricing, the RX 9050 is likely to land in the £200-250 range, putting it at the entry-level of the AMD Radeon RX 9000 series.

AMD is reportedly readying a new RDNA 4 GPU, and it's the slowest one yet. However, the specifications reveal the same shader count as the RX 9060 XT. AMD is Quietly Preparing Radeon RX 9050 GPU, Featuring 2048 Stream Processors, 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM, and Up To 2600 MHz Boost The current AMD RDNA 4 lineup has a few SKUs, but AMD appears to be quietly expanding the Radeon RX 9000 series. Up until now, we have only had the Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9060 series, bringing a total of five models, including the Radeon RX 9060, which is […]

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