Vastarmor, a manufacturer primarily recognized for its gaming-oriented Radeon graphics cards, has quietly entered the professional GPU market with the release of a custom Radeon AI PRO R9700 32GB model. The card, now listed on the company’s Chinese website, represents the brand’s first foray into AMD’s workstation-focused AI PRO series, traditionally dominated by reference designs from partners like Sapphire and PowerColor.
The new GPU retains AMD’s Navi 48 XTW architecture, a die originally introduced for high-end workstation applications, and comes equipped with 32GB of GDDR6 memory—a specification that aligns with AMD’s official $1,299 reference model. Unlike Vastarmor’s previous gaming cards, which often featured aggressive cooling and custom PCB layouts, this workstation variant adheres closely to AMD’s reference design. The primary visual distinctions include the manufacturer’s branding on the shroud, backplate, and blower fan, a subtle but notable departure from the otherwise stock appearance.
This move comes as Vastarmor continues its long-standing collaboration with AMD, having previously released gaming-focused Navi 48-based cards like the RX 9070 XT and RX 9060 XT. The RX 9060 XT, for instance, was previewed at CES 2026 in a low-profile prototype form, highlighting the brand’s ongoing commitment to AMD’s consumer GPU lineup. However, the introduction of the AI PRO R9700 suggests a broader strategic pivot—one that could position Vastarmor as a competitor in the professional graphics market.
Despite the card’s professional designation, pricing and regional availability remain unspecified on Vastarmor’s product page. Given the ongoing global memory shortage, which has already driven up costs for high-end consumer GPUs, the AI PRO R9700’s retail price could surpass AMD’s $1,299 MSRP. Workstation cards with 32GB VRAM, in particular, are expected to face upward pricing pressure, making them a niche but high-value segment for manufacturers willing to invest in professional-grade components.
The addition of the Radeon AI PRO R9700 to Vastarmor’s lineup also underscores the growing demand for GPUs capable of handling AI workloads, rendering, and other computationally intensive tasks. While the card’s customization is minimal compared to gaming-oriented variants, its existence signals a potential expansion of Vastarmor’s influence beyond traditional gaming markets—a development that could reshape competition in both consumer and professional graphics segments.
