AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Unboxed Weeks Ahead of Launch—Because Some Retailers Just Can’t Wait

We all knew AMD was set to launch the Radeon RX 9070 Series at the end of the month, but surprise, surprise—some retailers jumped the gun. Over in Eastern Europe, one lucky (or opportunistic) buyer managed to get their hands on the RX 9070 XT early, and naturally, they wasted no time unboxing it for the internet.

How Did This Happen?

A Reddit user going by C0D3C shared photos of their newly acquired RX 9070 XT, confirming that it's a Gigabyte AIB model. This also confirms something else—AMD isn't releasing a reference design SKU for this model, meaning all RX 9070 XT cards will be third-party variants.

Specs Revealed: What's Inside the RX 9070 XT?

Thanks to the packaging, we now know exactly what AMD is packing into this GPU:

But Can It Run? Not Quite Yet

While getting the RX 9070 XT early is a flex, it doesn't mean much until official drivers drop. Right now, AMD hasn't released the WHQL-certified drivers, meaning this GPU is essentially a very expensive paperweight—at least until the official launch.

Additionally, AMD is likely only sharing press drivers with reviewers for now, so early buyers may have to sit tight before actually putting their new card to the test.

Final Thoughts: A Scalper's Dream, A Gamer's Nightmare?

Early releases like this aren't uncommon, but they usually mean scalpers will try to cash in before the official launch. Whether this leak will affect AMD's plans remains to be seen, but for now, we at least have a first look at what the RX 9070 XT brings to the table.

What do you think—game-changing GPU or just another mid-gen refresh? Let's hear your thoughts!