OctaveanI like the idea that ~$200 will yield good 1440p performance so let's hope nVidia agrees

As the 7870 offered strong 1080p upon it's release, that's what RTG is targeting more this time a card the fulfills a resolution.
Consider how the 7770 was kind of the last card you needed for targeting 1680x1050, the entry Polaris will be that to 1080p.

Lastly, I should clarify I don't see RTG release MSRP being $200 for the 1440p card, that's what it will be more after working down within time and competition. I want to say it will take the 380X $230 price point, or yes up to the $250 MSRP as it was for the 7870 as the competition was tardy at that time to the tune of like 6 months, and then was more a card for 1680x1050. At the time the GTX 660 came along AMD had many Pitcairn XT SKU's in the $200 range.

OctaveanThat's a two way street isn't it,....?

It's competition. If AMD makes a successful bid to claw back market share, then we will see lower prices. Otherwise, not so much.

I'm particularly interested in the processor side of AMD since they haven't put up a decent fight in that category for a long time, and it shows.

rruffIt's competition. If AMD makes a successful bid to claw back market share, then we will see lower prices. Otherwise, not so much.

I'm particularly interested in the processor side of AMD since they haven't put up a decent fight in that category for a long time, and it shows.

Even Intel seems to be devaluing the PC market so I question the motivation AMD would have to claw their way back into the PC enthusiasts high-end market. Backend / Enterprise performance will always be needed one would think but I have some concerns about where the market is going with respect to people like US:

www.pcper.com/news/Processors/How-Intel-Job-Cuts-and-Restructuring-Affect-Enthusiasts

OctaveanEven Intel seems to be devaluing the PC market so I question the motivation AMD would have to claw their way back into the PC enthusiasts high-end market.

$200 isn't high end. But high performing processors will be needed for both AI and VR. I see big growth in these for the foreseeable future, as in trillions of $$$. But we badly need AMD (or someone) to get in a more competitive position to push innovation and pricing.

OctaveanEven Intel seems to be devaluing the PC market so I question the motivation AMD would have to claw their way back into the PC enthusiasts high-end market. Backend / Enterprise performance will always be needed one would think but I have some concerns about where the market is going with respect to people like US:

www.pcper.com/news/Processors/How-Intel-Job-Cuts-and-Restructuring-Affect-Enthusiasts

The first comment on that article pretty much sums it all up pretty nicely.