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TechASRock Leak Reveals AMD Radeon RX 9050 GPU with 4GB VRAM Return
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Tom's Hardware reports that ASRock briefly listed the rumored AMD Radeon RX 9050 GPU on its website in both 4GB and 8GB configurations before deleting the pages. The leak suggests the return of 4GB VRAM GPUs in 2026, a memory size not seen since 2022. The RX 9050 is believed to use a cut-down Navi 44 GPU with 1,024 cores, half the core count of the RX 9060. The 4GB variant features a 64-bit memory bus (144 GB/s bandwidth), while the 8GB variant uses a 128-bit bus (288 GB/s). The listing recommends a 450W power supply. The 4GB model has already appeared in a CyberPower prebuilt PC on Best Buy for $900. The card is expected to target 1080p gaming with FSR 4 support. No official announcement or pricing from AMD has been made.
Source report
A few months ago, reports emerged that AMD was working on a new entry-level GPU. Today, we have our clearest look yet at the rumored cards. ASRock has listed the rumored Radeon RX 9050 on its website in two configurations: 4GB and 8GB. Pricing and availability have not been announced.
AMD has not made any official announcements, so the available information is limited and should be taken with a grain of salt. However, the leaked specs—originally posted by an official vendor and since taken down—would mark the return of 4GB VRAM GPUs in 2026, a memory configuration not seen since 2022.
Specs Overview
The RX 9050 appears to use a cut-down Navi 44 GPU from the RX 9060 series, with 1,024 cores spread across 16 Compute Units. (A leak from May had claimed 32 CUs instead.)
ASRock's Challenger variant lists:
- Base clock: 1,920 MHz
- Boost clock: 2,600 MHz
- Recommended PSU: 450W (50W less than the RX 9060's 500W recommendation)
Board power for the RX 9050 has not yet been disclosed.
Leaked RX 9050 Specs (Comparison Table)
| SKU | GPU | Cores | Memory (GDDR6) | Memory Bus | Bandwidth | Board Power | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB | Navi 44 | 2,048 | 8 GB | 128-bit | 320 GB/s | 150W | | Intel Arc B580 | BMG-G21 | 2,560 | 12 GB | 192-bit | 456 GB/s | 190W | | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | GB206 | 3,840 | 8 GB (GDDR7) | 128-bit | 448 GB/s | 145W | | AMD Radeon RX 9060 | Navi 44 | 1,792 | 8 GB | 128-bit | 288 GB/s | 132W | | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 | GB207 | 2,560 | 8 GB | 128-bit | 320 GB/s | 130W | | AMD Radeon RX 9050 8GB | Navi 44 | 1,024 | 8 GB | 128-bit | 288 GB/s | ? | | AMD Radeon RX 9050 4GB | Navi 44 | 1,024 | 4 GB | 64-bit | 144 GB/s | ? | | Intel Arc A310 | ACM-G11 | 768 | 4 GB | 64-bit | 124 GB/s | 30W | | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 | TU117 | 512 | 4 GB | 64-bit | 96 GB/s | 75W |
Memory Configuration
The only difference between the two variants is the memory setup:
- 4GB variant: 4GB GDDR6 VRAM over a 64-bit bus, providing 144 GB/s bandwidth. This would be the first 4GB GPU since 2022, when Intel's Arc A310 and Nvidia's GTX 1630 launched. All current-gen cards now use 8GB as a baseline—a configuration already criticized as not future-proof.
- 8GB variant: Doubles the bandwidth to 288 GB/s via a 128-bit bus.
It is possible AMD plans to sell the 8GB model directly to consumers while limiting the 4GB variant to OEMs. ASRock lists it as a Challenger card on its website, but plans could change. The 4GB RX 9050 has already been spotted in a CyberPower prebuilt on Best Buy, currently listed at $900.
Design and Connectivity
Leaked images show a generic design: a black shroud with silver accents and some RGB lighting. The card features:
- Two DisplayPort 2.1a ports
- One HDMI 2.1b port
- Powered via a single 8-pin PCIe connector
Performance Expectations
The 8GB model should handle 1080p gaming comfortably, especially with the help of FSR 4. As an RDNA 4 GPU, it offers the full architectural benefits, including improved ray tracing and upscaling technology.
Industry Context
The last GPUs to ship with 4GB of VRAM were released four years ago. The industry is navigating a turbulent period due to ongoing component and memory shortages, but a return to 4GB would represent a significant step backward.
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Leaked ASRock Listing Hints at Return of 4GB VRAM GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9050 in 2026