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 +47,0 % across 12 chipsets, 30-day minimum price change 0,0 %, pressure index 47/100. 4 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.
Under pressure
Other regions
What moves the gauge
Exchange
Weekly min / average curves and catalog MSRP line — shared legend for all charts below.
Min price
$750
+25,2 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : 0,0 %
Avg price
$829
+38,4 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
$470
+24,0 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : 0,0 %
Avg price
$523
+38,0 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
$470
+34,7 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : 0,0 %
Avg price
$537
+53,9 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
$670
+22,0 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : 0,0 %
Avg price
$850
+54,8 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
$1,000
+0,1 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : 0,0 %
Avg price
$1,783
+78,5 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
$448
+49,8 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : 0,0 %
Avg price
$475
+58,9 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
$1,009
+34,7 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : 0,0 %
Avg price
$1,262
+68,5 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
$650
+18,4 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : 0,0 %
Avg price
$700
+27,5 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
$780
+81,8 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : 0,0 %
Avg price
$830
+93,5 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
$450
+50,5 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : 0,0 %
Avg price
$502
+67,9 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
$5,997
+200,0 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : 0,0 %
Avg price
$6,459
+223,1 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : —
Min price
$300
+20,5 % vs MSRP
Δ 30d : 0,0 %
Avg price
$407
+63,5 % 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
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Frequently asked questions — GPU prices and graphics card crisis
Live figures for the United States market (USD), updated 13 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+46,8 %
- 30-day change0,0 %
- 7-day change0,0 %
- 90-day change0,0 %
- Pressure index47 / 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 (+200,0 %)
- 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 index47 / 100
- Models to avoid4
- Opportunities1
The market is under tension: several models remain above 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+46,8 %
- 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 5060 Ti 16G, RTX 5090, 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 5060 Ti 16G, 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 States?
- Minimum price$750
- MSRP$599
- Gap vs MSRP+25,2 %
- 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$470
- MSRP$379
- Gap vs MSRP+24,0 %
- 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 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$448
- MSRP$299
- Gap vs MSRP+49,8 %
- Recent trend0,0 %
DropReference updates this data continuously on the United States market (USD) to help you spot price rises or drops on the 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 5060 Ti 16G in United States?
- Minimum price$780
- MSRP$429
- Gap vs MSRP+81,8 %
- Recent trend0,0 %
DropReference updates this data continuously on the United States market (USD) to help you spot price rises or drops on the RTX 5060 Ti 16G — 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$5,997
- MSRP$1,999
- Gap vs MSRP+200,0 %
- 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 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 States?
- Minimum price$450
- MSRP$299
- Gap vs MSRP+50,5 %
- Recent trend0,0 %
DropReference updates this data continuously on the United States market (USD) to help you spot price rises or drops on the 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.



























































