AMD RX 490 specs, features, release date news, update: GPU to compete with Nvidia's GTX 1080 with its Vega 10 architecture

The world is awaiting the arrival of AMD RX 490 as it is believed to be packed with powerful specs due to its alleged new technology called Vega 10 architecture. However, news emerged that the release of the anticipated graphics processing unit (GPU) will be delayed.

AMD RX 490 is believed to be the next powerful GPU that will sweep the world by the storm. AMD has been keeping everyone clueless about its specific software and hardware specs, but according to several reports, the graphics card may become available in 2017.

The GPU was supposed to come out this year but instead, AMD pushed back the release date to next year. The company did not release any statement about the cause of delay, but tech analysts believe that the Vega 10 architecture is the reason behind it. The current model in the AMD RX lineup are all based on Polaris architecture and so the shift to Vega 10 may have provoked the company to spend more time in developing AMD RX 490.

Despite this, enthusiasts cannot help but ponder on the possible specs of the GPU. Some say it could start a tight competition with Nvidia's GTX 1070 and GTC 1080, which has been praised for their impressive capabilities in providing high-end graphical output, especially to premium games.

In an article by Videocardz, the anticipated card has a 4K display and virtual reality (VR) support. It has a 350 MHz memory clock and a 1,200 MHz base clock. In addition, WCCFTech wrote that AMD RX 490 will be packed with 9.830 gigaflops and over 256bit memory interface.

The price may be comparable to the GTX 1080, which has a price tag of $700. If all the alleged specs are assumed to be true, then AMD RX 490 will definitely be positioned as a premium GPU and will be a sure-fire hit among gamers who do not mind spending more for a great gaming experience.