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 +14,1 %, pressure index 97/100. 6 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 £6,918+206,8 % vs MSRP
RX 9060 XT 16Gmin £460moy £553+46,0 % vs MSRPRX 9060 XT 8Gmin £370moy £448+37,0 % vs MSRP
RTX 5070 Timin £979moy £1,191+34,3 % vs MSRP
RTX 5050min £298moy £328+30,1 % vs MSRP
RX 9070 XTmin £721moy £845+26,5 % vs MSRP
RX 9070min £624moy £739+18,9 % vs MSRP
RTX 5060 Ti 8Gmin £400moy £484+14,6 % vs MSRP
RTX 5080min £940moy £1,498+3,4 % vs MSRP
RTX 5070min £436moy £731-12,6 % vs MSRPRTX 5090min £5,520moy £6,918+206,8 % vs MSRPRX 9060 XT 16Gmin £460moy £553+46,0 % vs MSRPRX 9060 XT 8Gmin £370moy £448+37,0 % vs MSRPRTX 5070 Timin £979moy £1,191+34,3 % vs MSRPRTX 5050min £298moy £328+30,1 % vs MSRPRX 9070 XTmin £721moy £845+26,5 % vs MSRPRX 9070min £624moy £739+18,9 % vs MSRPRTX 5060 Ti 8Gmin £400moy £484+14,6 % vs MSRPRTX 5080min £940moy £1,498+3,4 % vs MSRPRTX 5070min £436moy £731-12,6 % vs MSRPMin price
£721
+26,5 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : +14,6 %
Avg price
£845
+48,2 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
£400
+14,6 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : +5,3 %
Avg price
£484
+38,7 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
£460
+46,0 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : +10,0 %
Avg price
£553
+75,6 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
£436
-12,6 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : -29,1 %
Avg price
£731
+46,5 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
£940
+3,4 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : -17,3 %
Avg price
£1,498
+64,8 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
£979
+34,3 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : +11,8 %
Avg price
£1,191
+63,4 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
£624
+18,9 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : +27,9 %
Avg price
£739
+40,8 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
£370
+37,0 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : +44,5 %
Avg price
£448
+65,9 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
£5,520
+206,8 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : +51,4 %
Avg price
£6,918
+284,5 % 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
77 Listed Products
Starting at
£303
Starting at
£303
RTX 5060
51 Listed Products
Starting at
£239
Starting at
£239
RTX 5080
50 Listed Products
Starting at
£940
Starting at
£940
RTX 5070
41 Listed Products
Starting at
£436
Starting at
£436
RTX 5070 Ti
39 Listed Products
Starting at
£979
Starting at
£979
9070 XT
38 Listed Products
Starting at
£721
Starting at
£721
RTX 3050
31 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
£5,520
Starting at
£5,520
9070
18 Listed Products
Starting at
£464
Starting at
£464
RTX 3060
17 Listed Products
Starting at
£210
Starting at
£210
RTX 5050
17 Listed Products
Starting at
£202
Starting at
£202
7600
12 Listed Products
Starting at
£311
Starting at
£311
6600 XT
8 Listed Products
Starting at
£466
Starting at
£466
6700 XT
7 Listed Products
Starting at
£512
Starting at
£512
RTX 2060
6 Listed Products
Starting at
£364
Starting at
£364
6600
6 Listed Products
Starting at
£429
Starting at
£429
GTX 1650
6 Listed Products
Starting at
£270
Starting at
£270
6800 XT
6 Listed Products
Starting at
£600
Starting at
£600
6750 XT
5 Listed Products
Starting at
£472
Starting at
£472
6500 XT
5 Listed Products
Starting at
£200
Starting at
£200
RTX 4060
5 Listed Products
Starting at
£791
Starting at
£791
RTX 4070
5 Listed Products
Starting at
£699
Starting at
£699
6400
4 Listed Products
Starting at
£208
Starting at
£208
RTX 3080
4 Listed Products
Starting at
£514
Starting at
£514
RTX 3090
4 Listed Products
Starting at
£1,783
Starting at
£1,783
RTX 4060 Ti
4 Listed Products
Starting at
£502
Starting at
£502
RTX 3070 Ti
4 Listed Products
Starting at
£647
Starting at
£647
6800
3 Listed Products
Starting at
£643
Starting at
£643
6950 XT
3 Listed Products
Starting at
£905
Starting at
£905
7900 XT
3 Listed Products
Starting at
£789
Starting at
£789
B570
3 Listed Products
Starting at
£228
Starting at
£228
7900 GRE
3 Listed Products
Starting at
£712
Starting at
£712
GTX 1660 Super
3 Listed Products
Starting at
£280
Starting at
£280
RTX 4080 Super
3 Listed Products
Starting at
£1,791
Starting at
£1,791
RTX 4070 Ti
3 Listed Products
Starting at
£1,362
Starting at
£1,362
7700 XT
2 Listed Products
Starting at
£790
Starting at
£790
RTX 4070 Super
2 Listed Products
Starting at
£1,384
Starting at
£1,384
9070 GRE
2 Listed Products
Starting at
£559
Starting at
£559
6900 XT
2 Listed Products
Starting at
£933
Starting at
£933
A750
2 Listed Products
Starting at
£273
Starting at
£273
RTX 4080
2 Listed Products
Starting at
£1,399
Starting at
£1,399
RTX 4090
2 Listed Products
Starting at
£4,395
Starting at
£4,395
GTX 1660 Ti
2 Listed Products
Starting at
£299
Starting at
£299
RTX 3070
2 Listed Products
Starting at
£513
Starting at
£513
7800 XT
1 Listed Products
Starting at
£1,268
Starting at
£1,268
RTX 3090 Ti
1 Listed Products
Starting at
£3,018
Starting at
£3,018
RTX 3060 Ti
1 Listed Products
Starting at
£606
Starting at
£606
RTX 2060 Super
1 Listed Products
Starting at
£450
Starting at
£450
RTX 4070 Ti Super
1 Listed Products
Starting at
£1,648
Starting at
£1,648
7900 XTX
1 Listed Products
Starting at
£1,699
Starting at
£1,699
B580
1 Listed Products
Starting at
£499
Starting at
£499
RTX 2080
1 Listed Products
Starting at
£39
Starting at
£39
RTX 2070
1 Listed Products
Starting at
£584
Starting at
£584
Frequently asked questions — GPU prices and graphics card crisis
Live figures for the United Kingdom market (GBP), updated 1 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+40,5 %
- 30-day change+14,1 %
- 7-day change+14,1 %
- 90-day change+14,1 %
- Pressure index97 / 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 MSRP9
- GPUs below MSRP1
- Most expensive vs MSRPRTX 5090 (+206,8 %)
- Best dealRTX 5070 (-12,6 %)
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 (+51,4 %)
- Biggest dropRTX 5070 (-29,1 %)
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 index97 / 100
- Models to avoid6
- 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+40,5 %
- 30-day change+14,1 %
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 5060 Ti 8G, RTX 5070, 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 5060 Ti 8G, RTX 5070, 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£940
- MSRP£909
- Gap vs MSRP+3,4 %
- Recent trend-17,3 %
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 5060 Ti 8G in United Kingdom?
- Minimum price£400
- MSRP£349
- Gap vs MSRP+14,6 %
- Recent trend+5,3 %
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 in United Kingdom?
- Minimum price£436
- MSRP£499
- Gap vs MSRP-12,6 %
- Recent trend-29,1 %
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 5070 Ti in United Kingdom?
- Minimum price£979
- MSRP£729
- Gap vs MSRP+34,3 %
- Recent trend+11,8 %
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£624
- MSRP£525
- Gap vs MSRP+18,9 %
- Recent trend+27,9 %
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+51,4 %
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£370
- MSRP£270
- Gap vs MSRP+37,0 %
- Recent trend+44,5 %
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.