Vastarmor, a Chinese AMD board partner, has unveiled a custom Radeon AI PRO R9700 graphics card with 32 GB of memory. This marks the company's entry into professional GPU solutions, moving beyond its gaming-focused product line. The new card adheres to AMD's reference design, with Vastarmor adding its branding to the shroud and fan.

This follows Vastarmor's previous Radeon RX 9070 XT models, demonstrating their expanding relationship with AMD. The AI PRO R9700 is designed for workstation use, which is a market currently facing increased costs due to the ongoing memory crisis. The original MSRP was $1299 when the card was announced last October.

While the custom design is minimal, the launch signals Vastarmor's ambition to cater to a broader professional market. The addition of a workstation card aligns with the industry trend of rising prices for high-end GPUs. GPU manufacturers are responding to the increasing demand from AI and data science applications.

What remains unclear is the pricing and availability of the Vastarmor Radeon AI PRO R9700. With an official reference design in place, the performance should align with AMD's specifications. It will be interesting to see how the card competes with other offerings in the professional graphics space.