What to Expect from Nvidia’s RTX 4000 and AMD’s RDNA 3 GPUs in Late 2022?

The following summarizes the latest unverified rumors about Nvidia’s upcoming RTX 4000 series and AMD’s RDNA 3 series, as aggregated from the German technology site 3DCenter.org, which tracks leaks from Twitter accounts Kopite7kimi and "暴龙兽55".

Predicted Nvidia RTX 4000 Series

Flagship launch: RTX 4090 expected to be the first product, built on the high‑end AD102 silicon. Anticipated release window is September–October 2022.

Mid‑range lineup: Subsequent GPUs are likely to use AD103 and AD104 dies, corresponding to RTX 4080, RTX 4070 and RTX 4060. These models are expected to follow the RTX 4090 by one to two months, roughly November 2022 (Q4 2022).

Power requirements: Rumors suggest a high power draw for the AD102‑based RTX 4090, potentially exceeding 450 W. Users may need to upgrade power‑supply units (PSUs), which could affect early adoption.

Predicted AMD RDNA 3 Series

Mid‑range entry: Initial products are expected to be based on the Navi 33 die, likely marketed as RX 7600 or RX 7700. Launch is projected for September–October 2022.

High‑end rollout: The flagship Navi 31 (expected to be the RX 7900) may appear in early 2023, around January. The rest of the RDNA 3 family, including the RX 7800 (Navi 32), could arrive in spring 2023.

Competitive positioning: Some analysts believe the RDNA 3 flagship may not lag behind Nvidia’s top‑end offerings, giving AMD a potential early market advantage if manufacturing capacity meets demand.

Market Implications

If Nvidia initially offers only the expensive, power‑hungry RTX 4090, the high price and PSU upgrade requirement could limit its early market penetration. This scenario would create an opening for AMD’s more affordable mid‑range GPUs to capture share. The timing of Intel’s Arc desktop GPUs, expected to launch shortly after, adds another variable that could shift the competitive balance.

Caveats

All dates, specifications, and performance expectations are based on rumor aggregation and may change before official announcements. Stakeholders should treat these projections as speculative and avoid committing inventory or pricing strategies until manufacturers confirm details.