GPU Market Update: Pricing and Availability Trends

The GPU market has seen some improvements in pricing and availability, though this may be temporary due to anticipated memory price hikes.

Key Takeaways

• Overall Price Improvement: GPU prices have generally decreased, and availability has improved since June. The average price for in-stock listings has gone down for almost all current-generation GPUs.
• Increased Availability: The number of in-stock GPU listings increased by 26.7% (from 135 to 171 models), and in-stock MSRP listings significantly jumped by 346.2% (from 13 to 58).
• RTX 5090 Anomaly: The NVIDIA RTX 5090 is the only GPU that saw an increase in average price and remains the most expensive, largely due to a lack of competition in the high-end market. Its high VRAM capacity makes it particularly vulnerable to VRAM price increases.
• AMD RX 9070 XT: This card saw a significant price reduction from an average of $837 in June to about $655, a drop of more than 20%. Its launch MSRP was considered "fake" by the video creators due to its high initial pricing.
• Intel GPUs Improve: Intel's B580 and B570 GPUs have dramatically improved in pricing, with the B580 dropping 23% and the B570 dropping 29%. This improvement is partly due to the removal of overpriced "Wheelie's Battle Mage" listings.
• Memory Price Hikes: A new rumor suggests NVIDIA will stop bundling memory with GPUs, forcing partners to source their own VRAM. Combined with general DRAM shortages and rising VRAM prices, this is expected to lead to higher GPU prices in the near future. AMD has also reportedly notified partners of a 10% price increase across its product line due to rising memory chip costs.
• Market Share: NVIDIA dominates the GPU market, accounting for 79% of current-gen GPU listings on Newegg, while AMD holds 17.3% and Intel less than 4%.

Conclusion

While GPU prices are currently better and availability has improved, this positive trend is likely temporary. Impending DRAM and VRAM price increases are expected to impact GPU pricing going forward.