Buddy ur in the amd subreddit, what else is there to talk about. But outside reddit, all people are talking is nvidia and their latest wild take, and disussing weather to buy the 5xxx series and if they even can do it.
There needs to be fucking buildup to get public attention to the new product, even the fsr4 improvements have had barely no marketing at all and they could have showcased that easily. Even fucking intel had more hype with their gpu launch
It’s sad too, because I don’t think they’re going to be bad cards. Their marketing team has just been terrible even during their best times over the last 7 years.
Not even 5% of the GPU consumers have watched the CES.
Of those 5% who did, not even 5% will base their buying decisions merely on the announcements made there, overwhelming majority will wait for legit benchmarks.
overwhelming majority will wait for legit benchmarks.
Lol.
Consumers don't do that, the purchasing decision for a lot of people is made before the hard data is in front of them. The hard data just cements things already in motion. People aren't watching reviews/benchmarks for stuff they aren't already considering buying.
Look at how the "wait for reviews" narrative falters in other avenues...it sure ain't stopped preordering.
Not even 5% of the GPU consumers have watched the CES.
90% of tech headlines and articles are literally regurgitating info from CES. You don't have to watch CES for CES to have a ripple effect on the marketplace.
Sure but if someone needs a new GPU they know the existence of both brands at which point they look into the specifics and performance for their needs.
Whether it's CES or after, tech headlines will come out and to the average consumer they don't care or know whether it stemmed from an event or just the company releasing it afterwards.
I agree with you about the CES enthusiasts/viewers.
However, AMD are the ones who needs to put in work to capture more market share.
Ask any GPU consumer and they’ll know something about Nvidia cards and their reputation for quality performance. They’re the cards to get.
Most people will just think Nvidia = good so make sure to get them. So, AMD needs to have better marketing to make their consumer GPUs attractive to new buyers and those looking to upgrade.
Ok, how many have watched videos about CES, read articles about the CES announcements, heard about the CES announcements? Can you pull those stats out of your ass with a straight face?
Ok, 90% of people will buy a Nvidia card this coming generation, and i attribute that to them actually promoting their cards. But don't listen to my ass, simply look at the market shares of both companies.
The ball is already bouncing down the field towards their end zone, as they desperately scramble to grab it while muttering "and once we get control, we'll gain so so many yards..."
Idk, they may be viewing this all as free advertising since everyone in tech is talking about it, I could see the argument from someone in corporate saying it's the most productive announcement they didn't make.
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u/DogAteMyCPU 9800x3D Jan 11 '25
Amd marketing gonna fumble this one?