GPU market — crisis & trends
GPU market dashboard for United States (USD): 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 USD market aggregated across the whole zone, not a single country.
GPU crisis, graphics card price increases and market trends: average price gap vs MSRP +34,0 % across 12 chipsets, 30-day minimum price change 0,0 %, pressure index 34/100. 3 models are expensive and rising (avoid), 1 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.
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What moves the gauge
Exchange
Weekly min / average curves and catalog MSRP line — shared legend for all charts below.
RTX 5090min $3,800moy $5,467+90,1 % vs MSRP
RTX 5060 Ti 16Gmin $740moy $832+72,5 % vs MSRP
RX 9060 XT 8Gmin $430moy $495+43,8 % vs MSRPRX 9060 XT 16Gmin $470moy $541+34,7 % vs MSRP
RTX 5070 Timin $1,009moy $1,268+34,7 % vs MSRP
RX 9070 XTmin $780moy $843+30,2 % vs MSRP
RTX 5060min $370moy $473+23,7 % vs MSRP
RTX 5070min $670moy $862+22,0 % vs MSRP
RTX 5050min $300moy $387+20,5 % vs MSRPRTX 5060 Ti 8Gmin $449moy $532+18,5 % vs MSRP
RX 9070min $650moy $703+18,4 % vs MSRP
RTX 5080min $1,000moy $1,793+0,1 % vs MSRPRTX 5090min $3,800moy $5,467+90,1 % vs MSRPRTX 5060 Ti 16Gmin $740moy $832+72,5 % vs MSRPRX 9060 XT 8Gmin $430moy $495+43,8 % vs MSRPRX 9060 XT 16Gmin $470moy $541+34,7 % vs MSRPRTX 5070 Timin $1,009moy $1,268+34,7 % vs MSRPRX 9070 XTmin $780moy $843+30,2 % vs MSRPRTX 5060min $370moy $473+23,7 % vs MSRPRTX 5070min $670moy $862+22,0 % vs MSRPRTX 5050min $300moy $387+20,5 % vs MSRPRTX 5060 Ti 8Gmin $449moy $532+18,5 % vs MSRPRX 9070min $650moy $703+18,4 % vs MSRPRTX 5080min $1,000moy $1,793+0,1 % vs MSRPMin price
$780
+30,2 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : 0,0 %
Avg price
$843
+40,7 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
$449
+18,5 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : 0,0 %
Avg price
$532
+40,4 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
$470
+34,7 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : 0,0 %
Avg price
$541
+55,0 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
$670
+22,0 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : 0,0 %
Avg price
$862
+57,0 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
$1,000
+0,1 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : 0,0 %
Avg price
$1,793
+79,5 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
$370
+23,7 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : 0,0 %
Avg price
$473
+58,2 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
$1,009
+34,7 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : 0,0 %
Avg price
$1,268
+69,3 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
$650
+18,4 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : 0,0 %
Avg price
$703
+28,1 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
$740
+72,5 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : 0,0 %
Avg price
$832
+93,9 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
$430
+43,8 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : 0,0 %
Avg price
$495
+65,6 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
$3,800
+90,1 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : 0,0 %
Avg price
$5,467
+173,5 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
$300
+20,5 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : 0,0 %
Avg price
$387
+55,4 % 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 5080
53 Listed Products
Starting at
$1,000
Starting at
$1,000
RTX 5060 Ti
49 Listed Products
Starting at
$449
Starting at
$449
RTX 5070 Ti
42 Listed Products
Starting at
$1,009
Starting at
$1,009
9070 XT
34 Listed Products
Starting at
$690
Starting at
$690
RTX 5060
30 Listed Products
Starting at
$359
Starting at
$359
RTX 5070
27 Listed Products
Starting at
$670
Starting at
$670
9070
27 Listed Products
Starting at
$278
Starting at
$278
RTX 3070
27 Listed Products
Starting at
$440
Starting at
$440
RTX 3060
26 Listed Products
Starting at
$400
Starting at
$400
9060 XT
25 Listed Products
Starting at
$430
Starting at
$430
RTX 3080
23 Listed Products
Starting at
$674
Starting at
$674
RTX 3090
18 Listed Products
Starting at
$1,839
Starting at
$1,839
RTX 3060 Ti
15 Listed Products
Starting at
$403
Starting at
$403
RTX 3050
15 Listed Products
Starting at
$220
Starting at
$220
RTX 3070 Ti
14 Listed Products
Starting at
$360
Starting at
$360
6600 XT
13 Listed Products
Starting at
$355
Starting at
$355
RTX 4080
12 Listed Products
Starting at
$1,500
Starting at
$1,500
RTX 4060
12 Listed Products
Starting at
$468
Starting at
$468
RTX 4070 Ti
11 Listed Products
Starting at
$1,000
Starting at
$1,000
RTX 4070
10 Listed Products
Starting at
$765
Starting at
$765
RTX 4080 Super
10 Listed Products
Starting at
$1,099
Starting at
$1,099
RTX 2060
10 Listed Products
Starting at
$255
Starting at
$255
7600
10 Listed Products
Starting at
$320
Starting at
$320
6700 XT
9 Listed Products
Starting at
$649
Starting at
$649
RTX 3080 Ti
9 Listed Products
Starting at
$930
Starting at
$930
RTX 4060 Ti
9 Listed Products
Starting at
$450
Starting at
$450
6900 XT
9 Listed Products
Starting at
$889
Starting at
$889
GTX 1650
9 Listed Products
Starting at
$245
Starting at
$245
GTX 1660 Super
8 Listed Products
Starting at
$233
Starting at
$233
RTX 3090 Ti
8 Listed Products
Starting at
$2,120
Starting at
$2,120
RTX 2080
7 Listed Products
Starting at
$689
Starting at
$689
RTX 5090
6 Listed Products
Starting at
$5,400
Starting at
$5,400
RTX 5050
6 Listed Products
Starting at
$300
Starting at
$300
7800 XT
6 Listed Products
Starting at
$720
Starting at
$720
6500 XT
6 Listed Products
Starting at
$208
Starting at
$208
6600
6 Listed Products
Starting at
$290
Starting at
$290
RTX 4070 Super
6 Listed Products
Starting at
$799
Starting at
$799
GTX 1050 Ti
5 Listed Products
Starting at
$225
Starting at
$225
RTX 2080 Super
5 Listed Products
Starting at
$670
Starting at
$670
7900 XT
5 Listed Products
Starting at
$850
Starting at
$850
RTX 4070 Ti Super
5 Listed Products
Starting at
$1,365
Starting at
$1,365
RTX 2080 Ti
5 Listed Products
Starting at
$669
Starting at
$669
6800 XT
5 Listed Products
Starting at
$798
Starting at
$798
GTX 1660 Ti
4 Listed Products
Starting at
$250
Starting at
$250
B580
4 Listed Products
Starting at
$369
Starting at
$369
RTX 4090
4 Listed Products
Starting at
$3,550
Starting at
$3,550
B570
3 Listed Products
Starting at
$339
Starting at
$339
A750
3 Listed Products
Starting at
$205
Starting at
$205
GTX 1660
3 Listed Products
Starting at
$224
Starting at
$224
7900 XTX
2 Listed Products
Starting at
$1,600
Starting at
$1,600
A770
2 Listed Products
Starting at
$573
Starting at
$573
7900 GRE
2 Listed Products
Starting at
$990
Starting at
$990
6800
2 Listed Products
Starting at
$630
Starting at
$630
6950 XT
2 Listed Products
Starting at
$1,190
Starting at
$1,190
RTX 2070 Super
2 Listed Products
Starting at
$795
Starting at
$795
RTX 2070
2 Listed Products
Starting at
$665
Starting at
$665
RTX 2060 Super
2 Listed Products
Starting at
$575
Starting at
$575
7600 XT
2 Listed Products
Starting at
$695
Starting at
$695
6400
1 Listed Products
Starting at
$302
Starting at
$302
6750 XT
1 Listed Products
Starting at
$845
Starting at
$845
7700 XT
1 Listed Products
Starting at
$430
Starting at
$430
Frequently asked questions — GPU prices and graphics card crisis
Live figures for the United States market (USD), updated 18 September 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 States?
- Average gap vs MSRP+34,1 %
- 30-day change0,0 %
- 7-day change0,0 %
- 90-day change0,0 %
- Pressure index34 / 100
DropReference aggregates live minimum prices for 12 NVIDIA RTX 50 and AMD RX 9000 chipsets on the United States 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 MSRP12
- GPUs below MSRP0
- Most expensive vs MSRPRTX 5090 (+90,1 %)
- Best dealRTX 5080 (+0,1 %)
Gap vs MSRP shows whether a graphics card costs more or less than NVIDIA and AMD recommended pricing. In United States, 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 riseRX 9070 XT (0,0 %)
- Biggest dropRTX 5050 (0,0 %)
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 index34 / 100
- Models to avoid3
- Opportunities1
Pressure is easing: several GPUs are back below MSRP. Data covers the full United States zone in USD, 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+34,1 %
- 30-day change0,0 %
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 Ti, RTX 5060 Ti 8G, RTX 5070, RTX 5060, RX 9070, RTX 5090, RTX 5060 Ti 16G, RX 9060 XT 8G, RTX 5050 on the United States market.
Which GPU chipsets are tracked in United States?
- Tracked chipsets12
DropReference aggregates live minimum prices for 12 RTX 50 and RX 9000 graphics cards on the United States market (USD): RX 9070 XT, RTX 5080, RX 9060 XT 16G, RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5060 Ti 8G, RTX 5070, RTX 5060, RX 9070, RTX 5090, RTX 5060 Ti 16G, 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 States?
- Minimum price$780
- MSRP$599
- Gap vs MSRP+30,2 %
- Recent trend0,0 %
DropReference updates this data continuously on the United States market (USD) 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 States?
- Minimum price$1,000
- MSRP$999
- Gap vs MSRP+0,1 %
- Recent trend0,0 %
DropReference updates this data continuously on the United States market (USD) 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 States?
- Minimum price$470
- MSRP$349
- Gap vs MSRP+34,7 %
- Recent trend0,0 %
DropReference updates this data continuously on the United States market (USD) 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 Ti in United States?
- Minimum price$1,009
- MSRP$749
- Gap vs MSRP+34,7 %
- Recent trend0,0 %
DropReference updates this data continuously on the United States market (USD) 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 RTX 5060 Ti 8G in United States?
- Minimum price$449
- MSRP$379
- Gap vs MSRP+18,5 %
- Recent trend0,0 %
DropReference updates this data continuously on the United States market (USD) 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 in United States?
- Minimum price$670
- MSRP$549
- Gap vs MSRP+22,0 %
- Recent trend0,0 %
DropReference updates this data continuously on the United States market (USD) 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 in United States?
- Minimum price$370
- MSRP$299
- Gap vs MSRP+23,7 %
- Recent trend0,0 %
DropReference updates this data continuously on the United States market (USD) to help you spot price rises or drops on the RTX 5060 — useful before buying or comparing with a rival RTX or RX card.
What is the price of the RX 9070 in United States?
- Minimum price$650
- MSRP$549
- Gap vs MSRP+18,4 %
- Recent trend0,0 %
DropReference updates this data continuously on the United States market (USD) 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 States?
- Minimum price$3,800
- MSRP$1,999
- Gap vs MSRP+90,1 %
- Recent trend0,0 %
DropReference updates this data continuously on the United States market (USD) 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 RTX 5060 Ti 16G in United States?
- Minimum price$740
- MSRP$429
- Gap vs MSRP+72,5 %
- Recent trend0,0 %
DropReference updates this data continuously on the United States market (USD) to help you spot price rises or drops on the RTX 5060 Ti 16G — useful before buying or comparing with a rival RTX or RX card.
What is the price of the RX 9060 XT 8G in United States?
- Minimum price$430
- MSRP$299
- Gap vs MSRP+43,8 %
- Recent trend0,0 %
DropReference updates this data continuously on the United States market (USD) 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 States?
- Minimum price$300
- MSRP$249
- Gap vs MSRP+20,5 %
- Recent trend0,0 %
DropReference updates this data continuously on the United States market (USD) to help you spot price rises or drops on the RTX 5050 — useful before buying or comparing with a rival RTX or RX card.