Rumors regarding AMD’s upcoming Radeon RX 8000 GPU lineup suggest that it may utilize slower 18 Gbps GDDR6 memory, instead of the faster GDDR6W or GDDR7 options expected from competitors. This could be a major disappointment for gamers anticipating faster memory speeds. However, as the RX 8000 series is speculated to cater to mainstream and budget markets, the use of older technology could help AMD maintain affordability and manage power consumption.