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AMD's mysterious Radeon RX 9050 4 GB has been tested in two prebuilt systems, revealing a performance gap with the 8 GB model. In an 18-game 1080p Low test, the 4 GB card averaged 78 FPS, while the 8 GB version hit 107 FPS, a roughly 37 per cent difference. Both cards share 1,024 Stream Processors and a 2.6 GHz boost clock, but the 4 GB model relies on a narrower 64-bit memory bus and 144 GB/s bandwidth, half that of
the 8 GB card. AMD confirmed the 4 GB version is an OEM-only product aimed at a specific partner system, with no plans for retail sale. The card was first spotted in a CyberPowerPC Gamer Master prebuilt at Best Buy, priced at $889.99. Hardware Unboxed and Toasty Bros both sourced the card from CyberPowerPC units, with Toasty Bros finding an XFX dual-fan design.
Launching a graphics card with only 4 GB of VRAM in 2026 is a questionable strategy. The limited bandwidth of the 4 GB model likely restricts its performance at higher resolutions or with modern textures. While the 8 GB model offers a significant uplift, the overall value proposition of the entry-level 4 GB version remains weak compared to modern standards.