GPU market — crisis & trends
GPU market dashboard for United Kingdom (GBP): DropReference aggregates live minimum prices, market averages and price gap vs catalog MSRP for NVIDIA RTX 50 and AMD RX 9000 graphics cards. Quotes follow the GBP market aggregated across the whole zone, not a single country.
GPU crisis, graphics card price increases and market trends: average price gap vs MSRP +41,0 % across 10 chipsets, 30-day minimum price change +24,3 %, pressure index 100/100. 7 models are expensive and rising (avoid), 2 remain below MSRP (buying opportunity).
Weekly history, minimum-price exchange, pressure gauge and price vs trend map: compare RTX 5070, 5080, 5090, RX 9070 XT, RX 9060 XT and the full generation to track GPU price hikes, spot drops and anticipate the next graphics card crisis.
Focus chipsets
Pressure gauge
Aggregate score: min price gap vs MSRP + 7-day min trend.
High tension
Other regions
What moves the gauge
Exchange
Weekly min / average curves and catalog MSRP line — shared legend for all charts below.
RTX 5090min £5,520moy £6,892+206,8 % vs MSRP
RX 9060 XT 16Gmin £460moy £561+46,0 % vs MSRP
RTX 5070 Timin £1,026moy £1,187+40,7 % vs MSRPRX 9060 XT 8Gmin £369moy £440+36,7 % vs MSRP
RTX 5050min £298moy £328+30,1 % vs MSRP
RTX 5080min £1,164moy £1,525+28,1 % vs MSRP
RX 9070 XTmin £721moy £849+26,5 % vs MSRP
RX 9070min £622moy £732+18,5 % vs MSRP
RTX 5070min £436moy £732-12,6 % vs MSRP
RTX 5060 Ti 8Gmin £303moy £477-13,2 % vs MSRPRTX 5090min £5,520moy £6,892+206,8 % vs MSRPRX 9060 XT 16Gmin £460moy £561+46,0 % vs MSRPRTX 5070 Timin £1,026moy £1,187+40,7 % vs MSRPRX 9060 XT 8Gmin £369moy £440+36,7 % vs MSRPRTX 5050min £298moy £328+30,1 % vs MSRPRTX 5080min £1,164moy £1,525+28,1 % vs MSRPRX 9070 XTmin £721moy £849+26,5 % vs MSRPRX 9070min £622moy £732+18,5 % vs MSRPRTX 5070min £436moy £732-12,6 % vs MSRPRTX 5060 Ti 8Gmin £303moy £477-13,2 % vs MSRPMin price
£721
+26,5 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : +14,6 %
Avg price
£849
+48,9 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
£303
-13,2 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : -20,3 %
Avg price
£477
+36,7 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
£460
+46,0 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : +10,0 %
Avg price
£561
+78,1 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
£436
-12,6 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : -9,9 %
Avg price
£732
+46,7 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
£1,164
+28,1 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : +2,5 %
Avg price
£1,525
+67,8 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
£1,026
+40,7 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : +17,1 %
Avg price
£1,187
+62,8 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
£622
+18,5 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : +27,5 %
Avg price
£732
+39,4 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
£369
+36,7 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : +44,1 %
Avg price
£440
+63,0 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
£5,520
+206,8 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : +135,1 %
Avg price
£6,892
+283,1 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
£298
+30,1 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : +22,1 %
Avg price
£328
+43,2 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Cost per FPS over time
Weekly price ÷ 1440p benchmark performance. When the curve rises, you get fewer frames for your money — the direct gamer impact of the GPU crisis.
Reference: AAA tier at 1440p, DropReference reference CPU (same method as GPU compare). FPS is fixed — only price moves over time.
Market map
This chart plots each GPU by price vs MSRP (vertical) and market trend (horizontal).
Expensive, but prices are falling — pressure easing.
Above normal price and still climbing.
Below launch price, falling or stable.
Still a good deal, but prices are creeping up.
Under each GPU: PRICE = gap vs MSRP · TREND = minimum price change over 7d (or 30d)
Avoid: expensive and risingOpportunity: good price and falling or stableDashed border: value outside the current scale, zoom out to see itAll GPUs in stock
Browse the full catalog, filter by chipset and compare offers available in your market.
Filters
RTX 5060 Ti
74 Listed Products
Starting at
£303
Starting at
£303
RTX 5080
49 Listed Products
Starting at
£940
Starting at
£940
RTX 5060
48 Listed Products
Starting at
£239
Starting at
£239
RTX 5070
42 Listed Products
Starting at
£436
Starting at
£436
9070 XT
37 Listed Products
Starting at
£721
Starting at
£721
RTX 5070 Ti
35 Listed Products
Starting at
£1,026
Starting at
£1,026
RTX 3050
32 Listed Products
Starting at
£147
Starting at
£147
9060 XT
29 Listed Products
Starting at
£325
Starting at
£325
RTX 5090
24 Listed Products
Starting at
£5,999
Starting at
£5,999
9070
18 Listed Products
Starting at
£622
Starting at
£622
RTX 5050
17 Listed Products
Starting at
£202
Starting at
£202
RTX 3060
17 Listed Products
Starting at
£210
Starting at
£210
7600
11 Listed Products
Starting at
£318
Starting at
£318
6600 XT
8 Listed Products
Starting at
£466
Starting at
£466
GTX 1650
6 Listed Products
Starting at
£270
Starting at
£270
6800 XT
6 Listed Products
Starting at
£550
Starting at
£550
RTX 2060
6 Listed Products
Starting at
£364
Starting at
£364
6700 XT
6 Listed Products
Starting at
£920
Starting at
£920
6500 XT
6 Listed Products
Starting at
£201
Starting at
£201
RTX 3080
5 Listed Products
Starting at
£559
Starting at
£559
RTX 3090
5 Listed Products
Starting at
£1,783
Starting at
£1,783
RTX 4070
5 Listed Products
Starting at
£682
Starting at
£682
RTX 4060
4 Listed Products
Starting at
£791
Starting at
£791
RTX 3070 Ti
4 Listed Products
Starting at
£747
Starting at
£747
6750 XT
4 Listed Products
Starting at
£789
Starting at
£789
6400
4 Listed Products
Starting at
£208
Starting at
£208
6600
4 Listed Products
Starting at
£429
Starting at
£429
RTX 4070 Ti
3 Listed Products
Starting at
£1,362
Starting at
£1,362
RTX 4060 Ti
3 Listed Products
Starting at
£466
Starting at
£466
GTX 1660 Super
3 Listed Products
Starting at
£272
Starting at
£272
B570
3 Listed Products
Starting at
£237
Starting at
£237
7900 XT
3 Listed Products
Starting at
£789
Starting at
£789
6950 XT
3 Listed Products
Starting at
£905
Starting at
£905
RTX 4080 Super
3 Listed Products
Starting at
£1,404
Starting at
£1,404
6800
3 Listed Products
Starting at
£643
Starting at
£643
7900 GRE
3 Listed Products
Starting at
£712
Starting at
£712
9070 GRE
2 Listed Products
Starting at
£559
Starting at
£559
A750
2 Listed Products
Starting at
£273
Starting at
£273
7700 XT
2 Listed Products
Starting at
£790
Starting at
£790
RTX 4080
2 Listed Products
Starting at
£1,399
Starting at
£1,399
GTX 1660 Ti
2 Listed Products
Starting at
£299
Starting at
£299
6900 XT
2 Listed Products
Starting at
£933
Starting at
£933
RTX 4090
2 Listed Products
Starting at
£4,395
Starting at
£4,395
RTX 3060 Ti
1 Listed Products
Starting at
£606
Starting at
£606
RTX 4070 Ti Super
1 Listed Products
Starting at
£1,648
Starting at
£1,648
RTX 4070 Super
1 Listed Products
Starting at
£1,384
Starting at
£1,384
RTX 3090 Ti
1 Listed Products
Starting at
£3,018
Starting at
£3,018
B580
1 Listed Products
Starting at
£499
Starting at
£499
7900 XTX
1 Listed Products
Starting at
£1,699
Starting at
£1,699
RTX 2070
1 Listed Products
Starting at
£583
Starting at
£583
7800 XT
1 Listed Products
Starting at
£1,267
Starting at
£1,267
RTX 3070
1 Listed Products
Starting at
£1,023
Starting at
£1,023
RTX 2080
1 Listed Products
Starting at
£39
Starting at
£39
RTX 2060 Super
1 Listed Products
Starting at
£448
Starting at
£448
Frequently asked questions — GPU prices and graphics card crisis
Live figures for the United Kingdom market (GBP), updated 4 November 2026 — then explanations to help you read the RTX 50 and RX 9000 graphics card crisis.
How much have graphics card prices increased in United Kingdom?
- Average gap vs MSRP+40,8 %
- 30-day change+24,3 %
- 7-day change+24,3 %
- 90-day change+24,3 %
- Pressure index100 / 100
DropReference aggregates live minimum prices for 10 NVIDIA RTX 50 and AMD RX 9000 chipsets on the United Kingdom market. The figures above show average gap vs catalog MSRP and recent minimum-price movement — key indicators to track graphics card price increases in real time.
Are graphics cards more expensive than MSRP right now?
- GPUs above MSRP8
- GPUs below MSRP2
- Most expensive vs MSRPRTX 5090 (+206,8 %)
- Best dealRTX 5060 Ti 8G (-13,2 %)
Gap vs MSRP shows whether a graphics card costs more or less than NVIDIA and AMD recommended pricing. In United Kingdom, compare chipset by chipset rather than generalising: some RTX 50 or RX 9000 models remain overpriced, others are back below catalog price.
Which graphics card has risen or fallen the most recently?
- Biggest riseRTX 5090 (+135,1 %)
- Biggest dropRTX 5060 Ti 8G (-20,3 %)
DropReference uses 7-day movement, or 30 days when the market has been quiet. That is the most reliable signal to spot accelerating price hikes or a return to normal GPU pricing.
Is there a GPU crisis or graphics card shortage in 2026?
- Pressure index100 / 100
- Models to avoid7
- Opportunities2
Yes, pressure remains high on RTX 50 and RX 9000 cards. Data covers the full United Kingdom zone in GBP, not a single retailer — useful to track the RTX 50 and RX 9000 graphics card crisis in 2026.
Should you buy a graphics card now?
- Average gap vs MSRP+40,8 %
- 30-day change+24,3 %
Waiting is advised on expensive models above MSRP that are still rising. Favour GPUs below MSRP with falling or stable minimums; avoid those above catalog price with an upward trend. DropReference tracks RX 9070 XT, RTX 5080, RX 9060 XT 16G, RTX 5070, RTX 5060 Ti 8G, RTX 5070 Ti, RX 9070, RTX 5090, RX 9060 XT 8G, RTX 5050 on the United Kingdom market.
Which GPU chipsets are tracked in United Kingdom?
- Tracked chipsets10
DropReference aggregates live minimum prices for 10 RTX 50 and RX 9000 graphics cards on the United Kingdom market (GBP): RX 9070 XT, RTX 5080, RX 9060 XT 16G, RTX 5070, RTX 5060 Ti 8G, RTX 5070 Ti, RX 9070, RTX 5090, RX 9060 XT 8G, RTX 5050. See price, MSRP and trend details for each model below.
Price by chipset
What is the price of the RX 9070 XT in United Kingdom?
- Minimum price£721
- MSRP£570
- Gap vs MSRP+26,5 %
- Recent trend+14,6 %
DropReference updates this data continuously on the United Kingdom market (GBP) to help you spot price rises or drops on the RX 9070 XT — useful before buying or comparing with a rival RTX or RX card.
What is the price of the RTX 5080 in United Kingdom?
- Minimum price£1,164
- MSRP£909
- Gap vs MSRP+28,1 %
- Recent trend+2,5 %
DropReference updates this data continuously on the United Kingdom market (GBP) to help you spot price rises or drops on the RTX 5080 — useful before buying or comparing with a rival RTX or RX card.
What is the price of the RX 9060 XT 16G in United Kingdom?
- Minimum price£460
- MSRP£315
- Gap vs MSRP+46,0 %
- Recent trend+10,0 %
DropReference updates this data continuously on the United Kingdom market (GBP) to help you spot price rises or drops on the RX 9060 XT 16G — useful before buying or comparing with a rival RTX or RX card.
What is the price of the RTX 5070 in United Kingdom?
- Minimum price£436
- MSRP£499
- Gap vs MSRP-12,6 %
- Recent trend-9,9 %
DropReference updates this data continuously on the United Kingdom market (GBP) to help you spot price rises or drops on the RTX 5070 — useful before buying or comparing with a rival RTX or RX card.
What is the price of the RTX 5060 Ti 8G in United Kingdom?
- Minimum price£303
- MSRP£349
- Gap vs MSRP-13,2 %
- Recent trend-20,3 %
DropReference updates this data continuously on the United Kingdom market (GBP) to help you spot price rises or drops on the RTX 5060 Ti 8G — useful before buying or comparing with a rival RTX or RX card.
What is the price of the RTX 5070 Ti in United Kingdom?
- Minimum price£1,026
- MSRP£729
- Gap vs MSRP+40,7 %
- Recent trend+17,1 %
DropReference updates this data continuously on the United Kingdom market (GBP) to help you spot price rises or drops on the RTX 5070 Ti — useful before buying or comparing with a rival RTX or RX card.
What is the price of the RX 9070 in United Kingdom?
- Minimum price£622
- MSRP£525
- Gap vs MSRP+18,5 %
- Recent trend+27,5 %
DropReference updates this data continuously on the United Kingdom market (GBP) to help you spot price rises or drops on the RX 9070 — useful before buying or comparing with a rival RTX or RX card.
What is the price of the RTX 5090 in United Kingdom?
- Minimum price£5,520
- MSRP£1,799
- Gap vs MSRP+206,8 %
- Recent trend+135,1 %
DropReference updates this data continuously on the United Kingdom market (GBP) to help you spot price rises or drops on the RTX 5090 — useful before buying or comparing with a rival RTX or RX card.
What is the price of the RX 9060 XT 8G in United Kingdom?
- Minimum price£369
- MSRP£270
- Gap vs MSRP+36,7 %
- Recent trend+44,1 %
DropReference updates this data continuously on the United Kingdom market (GBP) to help you spot price rises or drops on the RX 9060 XT 8G — useful before buying or comparing with a rival RTX or RX card.
What is the price of the RTX 5050 in United Kingdom?
- Minimum price£298
- MSRP£229
- Gap vs MSRP+30,1 %
- Recent trend+22,1 %
DropReference updates this data continuously on the United Kingdom market (GBP) to help you spot price rises or drops on the RTX 5050 — useful before buying or comparing with a rival RTX or RX card.