For the return of our month-to-month GPU pricing updates, we took a break final month resulting from all of the graphics card launches, simply so we may wait and see the place every thing settled. This implies we’re in retailer for a bumper episode in February, now we have a lot to debate.
The primary month of 2024 noticed the discharge of 4 new graphics playing cards: from Nvidia, the GeForce RTX 4080 Tremendous, RTX 4070 Ti Tremendous, and RTX 4070 Tremendous, together with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT. These merchandise are largely mid-cycle refreshes, enhancing present silicon and adjusting the configuration and pricing to raised match the present graphics card market.
As you’ll have seen from our evaluations, none moved the needle considerably, with the RTX 4070 Tremendous providing probably the most notable enchancment when it comes to efficiency and worth. In some ways, these merchandise symbolize what AMD and Nvidia ought to have launched in the beginning of the GeForce RTX 40 and Radeon RX 7000 sequence.
Out of the brand new GPUs, the cardboard that is come closest to promoting out has been the RTX 4080 Tremendous, although that is impacted by the low provide of this GPU relative to others. Nonetheless, consumers have usually been glad with the brand new price ticket of $1,000, reflecting a $200 discount from the RTX 4080, considered one of Nvidia’s extra excessively priced preliminary fashions.
Different GPU launches have carried out decently, with the RTX 4070 Tremendous and RTX 4070 Ti Tremendous producing some curiosity, however neither promoting out rapidly. We’re observing a average improve in gross sales metrics, a good uplift for a mid-generation launch, however not a major surge. The Radeon RX 7600 XT hasn’t made a considerable impression, with low pleasure round its launch.
It has been fascinating to see the reception to those merchandise, particularly the RTX 4080 Tremendous which is presently tough to seek out at its $1000 MSRP, presently going for $1050 on Newegg. From feedback on our evaluations, we have seen intensive dialogue about playing cards being “overpriced,” even for merchandise we consider supply good value per body and total worth. There is a prevalent mentality affecting graphics card gross sales, with merchandise providing value reductions or perceived higher worth promoting comparatively nicely, such because the $500 Radeon 7800 XT, closely discounted last-generation RX 6000 GPUs, and the 4080 Tremendous.
New Graphics Playing cards: RTX 4000, Radeon 7000 and Intel Arc
MSRP | Lowest Value Dec | Lowest Value Jan | Lowest Value Feb | Present Value Inflation | Enhance Jan to Feb | |
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GeForce RTX 4090 | $1,600 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $1,900 | 19% | -5% |
GeForce RTX 4080 Tremendous | $1,000 | $1,050 | 5% | |||
GeForce RTX 4080 | $1,200 | $1,180 | $1,180 | $1,200 | 0% | 2% |
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Tremendous | $800 | $800 | $800 | 0% | 0% | |
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | $800 | $780 | $750 | $700 | -13% | -7% |
GeForce RTX 4070 | $600 | $600 | $590 | -2% | -2% | |
GeForce RTX 4070 Tremendous | $550 | $550 | $535 | $530 | -4% | -1% |
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | $500 | $450 | $440 | $430 | -14% | -2% |
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB | $400 | $380 | $385 | $375 | -6% | -3% |
GeForce RTX 4060 | $300 | $300 | $295 | $290 | -3% | -2% |
Common | -2% | -2% |
The launch of those 4 graphics playing cards has impacted the pricing of surrounding fashions in some instances. The RTX 4070 Ti, for instance, is now out there at a brand new low of $700, a $50 discount from final month and $100 lower than its MSRP to accommodate the 4070 Ti Tremendous. This locations the 4070 Ti in a strong, although not distinctive, worth place, because the Ti Tremendous is now 14 % dearer whereas providing lower than a ten % efficiency improve. The rise from 12 to 16GB of VRAM with the Tremendous complicates the worth dialogue, as having extra VRAM is price a premium.
MSRP | Lowest Value Dec | Lowest Value Jan | Lowest Value Feb | Present Value Inflation | Enhance Jan to Feb | |
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Radeon RX 7900 XTX | $1,000 | $980 | $950 | $920 | -8% | -3% |
Radeon RX 7900 XT | $900 | $780 | $740 | $700 | -22% | -5% |
Radeon RX 7800 XT | $500 | $540 | $500 | $490 | -2% | -2% |
Radeon RX 7700 XT | $450 | $420 | $440 | $430 | -4% | -2% |
Radeon RX 7600 XT | $330 | $330 | $330 | 0% | 0% | |
Radeon RX 7600 | $270 | $250 | $260 | $260 | -4% | 0% |
Common | -7% | -2% |
Additionally at a brand new low value is the Radeon RX 7900 XT, now at $700. AMD has endeavored to keep up 7900 XT pricing at or beneath that of the RTX 4070 Ti. With the GeForce product’s value dropping, the 7900 XT’s value has additionally decreased. Nevertheless, given the same efficiency of those two GPUs and our perception that AMD GPUs ought to be priced decrease to account for function and ray tracing variations, merely matching the 4070 Ti’s value is inadequate for our advice, even when it appears affordable towards the Ti Tremendous. With the 4070 Ti nonetheless in affordable provide, the 7900 XT wants to realize a good decrease historic value.
The RTX 4080 has seen little value motion, and in some areas just like the US, just about no low cost regardless of the introduction of the superior 4080 Tremendous. Nevertheless, provides for this card are low. In different areas, like Australia, the 4080 acquired reductions months earlier than the 4080 Tremendous’s introduction, making a state of affairs the place the 4080 Tremendous launched and not using a perceived low cost as a result of the 4080 was already discounted beneath MSRP. For instance, the RTX 4080 had an area MSRP of two,220 AUD however is presently out there for 1,700 AUD; whereas the 4080 Tremendous is obtainable at its 1,870 AUD MSRP. The proportion distinction in Australian MSRPs for each 4080 variants matches the distinction in MSRP the place the 4080 Tremendous is $200 cheaper, it is simply that the 4080 has been out there at a close to 25% low cost in Australia.
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX has discovered its means all the way down to $920, now going through elevated competitors from the RTX 4080 Tremendous, priced at a $1,000 MSRP, although with a bit much less competitors as a result of 4080 Tremendous’s inflated value. Ideally, the XTX ought to be priced beneath $900, and this is not a historic low for this mannequin; it beforehand dropped to $910 final November. In the event you’re on this mannequin, we would suggest ready for additional reductions.
We even have the GeForce RTX 4070, which continues to be priced barely beneath its new official MSRP of $550, presently out there for round $530, primarily unchanged from final month. The Radeon 7800 XT is obtainable for $490, simply $10 beneath its MSRP. This value distinction might be extra pronounced in different areas, making the AMD GPU a greater worth. It is 8% cheaper than the 4070 within the US, however at Mindfactory in Germany, it is 12% cheaper.
The RTX 4090 is beginning to see a return to regular pricing, after impending export restrictions triggered AIBs and distributors to hurry 4090s into China, inflating the value in different areas. Now that these restrictions are in place, and Nvidia has launched the “RTX 4090 D” for China, the value at Newegg has dropped from $2,000 to $1,900, and inside a number of months we’re anticipating that value to get a lot nearer to its $1600 MSRP.
Not a lot else has been occurring throughout Nvidia’s 40 sequence lineup. The RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is priced at $430, with costs fluctuating between $425 and $450 during the last 4 months. The 8GB mannequin is at $375, failing to succeed in its historic low of $330 from final yr’s vacation season and sustaining the same value to earlier months.
What’s fascinating in regards to the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is that we lately surveyed customers in regards to the absolute most value they’d pay for a graphics card with 8GB of VRAM. From about 2,000 responses, 86% of individuals responded with a most value at or beneath $300, with 51% of respondents indicating the utmost they’d pay was both $250 or $200. That is problematic for the 4060 Ti, which presents 8GB of VRAM nicely above $300, not to mention $250 or $200, explaining the weak curiosity on this mannequin.
The RTX 4060 additionally targets a restricted market given its 8GB of VRAM and present value of $290, with the RTX 3060 12GB remaining a comparatively fashionable various at the same value. AMD is going through comparable challenges with the RX 7600, additionally competing with its personal RX 6650 XT. Neither the 7600 nor 4060 has seen important value modifications over the previous couple of months, the identical might be mentioned for the RX 7700 XT, which is priced at $430, $10 above its historic low.
MSRP | Lowest Value Dec | Lowest Value Jan | Lowest Value Feb | Present Value Inflation | Enhance Jan to Feb | |
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Intel Arc A770 16GB | $350 | $270 | $300 | $290 | -17% | -3% |
Intel Arc A770 8GB | $320 | No inventory | No inventory | No inventory | ||
Intel Arc A750 | $290 | $190 | $190 | $205 | -29% | 8% |
Intel Arc A580 | $180 | $170 | $180 | $165 | -8% | -8% |
Intel Arc A380 | $140 | $100 | $120 | $120 | -14% | 0% |
Common | -17% | -1% |
In the meantime, Intel’s current-gen Arc merchandise have maintained comparatively steady costs in comparison with earlier months. The A770 16GB stays the most cost effective graphics card with 16GB of VRAM at simply $260, and the Arc A580 has dropped to a brand new low of $165, although the A750 is again at $205 after being priced at $190 for a number of months. If you recognize the video games you have an interest in enjoying run nicely on Intel’s Arc merchandise, these may very well be good choices for mainstream consumers.
GeForce RTX 3000 Pricing
MSRP | Lowest Value Aug | Lowest Value Sept | Lowest Value Oct | Present Value Inflation | Enhance Sept to Oct | |
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GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | $2,000 | No inventory | No inventory | No inventory | n/a | |
GeForce RTX 3090 | $1,500 | No inventory | No inventory | No inventory | n/a | |
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | $1,200 | No inventory | No inventory | No inventory | n/a | |
GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | n/a | No inventory | No inventory | No inventory | n/a | |
GeForce RTX 3080 10GB | $700 | No inventory | No inventory | No inventory | n/a | |
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | $600 | $440 | $450 | No inventory | n/a | |
GeForce RTX 3070 | $500 | $420 | $425 | $425 | -15% | 0% |
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | $400 | n/a | $350 | No inventory | n/a | |
GeForce RTX 3060 | $330 | $280 | $285 | $280 | -15% | -2% |
GeForce RTX 3050 | $250 | $320 | $320 | $320 | 28% | 0% |
Common | -1% | -1% |
There have additionally been notable developments for previous-generation GPUs. GeForce 30 sequence inventory is generally depleting, over a yr after the introduction of the 40 sequence. The 3070 Ti and 3060 Ti are virtually unavailable now, becoming a member of the RTX 3050 8GB, which is simply out there at an excessively inflated value of $320. There’s restricted provide of the RTX 3070 left, although its value of $425 is unappealing in comparison with not solely the 4060 Ti 16GB but additionally different choices, whereas the RTX 3060 12GB seems to be within the healthiest place when it comes to remaining inventory.
A lot of the RTX 30 sequence fashions have not been particularly aggressive for some time, however ideally, Nvidia would intention to promote via the remaining 3060 inventory to encourage customers to transition to the RTX 4060 as a substitute.
Radeon 6000 Collection Pricing
MSRP | Lowest Value Dec | Lowest Value Jan | Lowest Value Feb | Present Value Inflation | Value Enhance Jan to Feb | |
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Radeon 6950 XT | $1,100 | $630 | No inventory | No inventory | n/a | |
Radeon 6900 XT | $1,000 | No inventory | No inventory | No inventory | n/a | |
Radeon 6800 XT | $650 | $450 | $500 | $500 | -23% | 0% |
Radeon 6800 | $580 | $390 | $400 | $400 | -31% | 0% |
Radeon 6750 XT | $550 | $340 | $375 | $360 | -35% | -4% |
Radeon 6700 XT | $480 | $300 | $330 | No inventory | n/a | |
Radeon 6650 XT | $400 | $240 | $250 | $250 | -38% | 0% |
Radeon 6600 XT | $380 | $220 | $240 | $240 | -37% | 0% |
Radeon 6600 | $330 | $190 | $200 | $190 | -42% | -5% |
Radeon 6500 XT | $200 | $140 | $135 | $140 | -30% | 4% |
Radeon 6400 | $160 | $120 | $125 | $125 | -22% | 0% |
Common | -32% | -1% |
Provide can be drying up for some fashions of the RX 6000 sequence. The Radeon RX 6950 XT grew to become unavailable as of January, that means there are not any last-generation fashions competing with newer generations at value factors above $500 presently. Given the aggressive nature of the RTX 40 and RX 7000 sequence within the $500 to $800 vary in the mean time, that is unlikely to considerably impression customers.
We do not suppose consumers could have entry to the Radeon RX 6800 XT or RX 6800 for for much longer, though pricing hasn’t began to rise as we frequently see earlier than the top of life. There’s only one 6800 out there and bought by Newegg from XFX, and solely a handful of 6800 XT fashions. These 6800 XTs at $500 do not make a lot sense to buy when the 7800 XT is barely higher on the identical value, however the RX 6800 is a good possibility at $400, in all probability why it is extra scarce. It presents about the identical efficiency because the 7700 XT and 4GB extra VRAM for $30 much less.
Additionally gone, or very arduous to seek out proper now, is the Radeon RX 6700 XT, which for graphics card customers on the lookout for one thing round $300 has been the go-to possibility for a number of months now. The 6750 XT continues to be out there however not as compelling at $360. We have usually instructed these fashions round $300 resulting from their glorious efficiency and 12GB of VRAM, however as soon as they dry up, the options will probably be both the slower 7600 XT with 16GB of VRAM for $330, or the underwhelming 4060 Ti 8GB at $375. There’s been lots of frustration amongst GPU consumers {that a} product just like the 6700 XT hasn’t been adequately changed on this newest era, as round $300 to $400 is a really typical quantity consumers are prepared to spend, but the newer choices are disappointingly underwhelming.
Then we transfer to decrease tiers, and it seems as if the RX 6600 XT and RX 6650 XT will not be round for for much longer, with just one mannequin of every out there at Newegg and low inventory in different elements of the world. Just a few months in the past, these have been the popular decisions as a substitute of the RX 7600 resulting from their comparable efficiency however cheaper price, usually going for simply round $220, in comparison with $260 for the RX 7600. These days, costs have normalized to extra like $250, which is much less spectacular in comparison with AMD’s newer mannequin.
The RX 6600 continues to be in good provide, which is sweet information for these after a graphics card round $200, as this represents a great deal. Pricing is not something particular at $190, much like what we have seen over the previous yr, however with good availability, there would not appear a lot threat of it immediately disappearing and leaving the $200 market with out choices.
Used Graphics Playing cards Costs
MSRP | eBay Used Value Dec | eBay Used Value Jan | eBay Used Value Feb | Low cost Used vs New | Used Value Hike Jan to Feb | |
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GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | $2,000 | $892 | $1,040 | $935 | -53% | -10% |
GeForce RTX 3090 | $1,500 | $737 | $807 | $787 | -48% | -2% |
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | $1,200 | $592 | $596 | $557 | -54% | -6% |
GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | n/a | $447 | $464 | $426 | -8% | |
GeForce RTX 3080 10GB | $700 | $423 | $430 | $416 | -41% | -3% |
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | $600 | $357 | $365 | $340 | -43% | -7% |
GeForce RTX 3070 | $500 | $299 | $307 | $291 | -42% | -5% |
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | $400 | $261 | $263 | $250 | -37% | -5% |
GeForce RTX 3060 | $330 | $227 | $238 | $235 | -29% | -1% |
GeForce RTX 3050 | $250 | $168 | $176 | $177 | -29% | 0% |
Common | -42% | -5% |
MSRP | eBay Used Value Dec | eBay Used Value Jan | eBay Used Value Feb | Low cost Used vs New | Used Value Hike Jan to Feb | |
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Radeon 6950 XT | $1,100 | $555 | $578 | $541 | -51% | -6% |
Radeon 6900 XT | $1,000 | $480 | $479 | $464 | -54% | -3% |
Radeon 6800 XT | $650 | $406 | $401 | $403 | -38% | 0% |
Radeon 6800 | $580 | $359 | $341 | $357 | -38% | 5% |
Radeon 6750 XT | $550 | $301 | $285 | -48% | -5% | |
Radeon 6700 XT | $480 | $258 | $270 | $286 | -40% | 6% |
Radeon 6650 XT | $400 | $203 | $210 | $198 | -50% | -6% |
Radeon 6600 XT | $380 | $174 | $185 | $181 | -52% | -2% |
Radeon 6600 | $330 | $136 | $150 | $161 | -51% | 7% |
Radeon 6500 XT | $200 | $81 | $91 | $88 | -56% | -3% |
Radeon 6400 | $160 | $127 | $105 | -34% | -17% | |
Common | -47% | -2% |
The used market is fairly uneventful proper now, with costs largely stagnating as the general graphics market settles and each Nvidia and AMD have principally full line-ups. Yow will discover some good costs right here, and it is price exploring for these after a lower-cost GPU, however all the time keep in mind to check pricing for present era fashions and match that as much as what you are getting used. At instances, the low cost for a used graphics card just isn’t important; different instances, yow will discover affordable offers.
Wrap Up
It has been a major first few months for the GPU market, with new launches and value actions for different graphics card fashions. Nothing drastic has modified; when you suppose GPUs are overpriced or not very thrilling proper now, none of it will change your thoughts, however not less than a number of small issues are occurring.
The introduction of Nvidia’s Tremendous sequence has led to some value changes within the higher a part of the market, making it a greater time to purchase a high-end GPU than in earlier months. The 4070 Ti and 7900 XT have seen the most important value drops, the 4070 stays beneath its new $550 MSRP, and even the RTX 4090 is heading again all the way down to its MSRP. That is along with the worth proposition of the brand new fashions, which, relying on what you are after, might be worthwhile purchases, both providing extra for a similar value or the identical efficiency for much less.
The mid and decrease elements of the market have not seen modifications although, so far as present era GPUs are involved, and that is the place we see probably the most frustration amongst consumers. There’s simply actually nothing thrilling or price shopping for you probably have round $400 to spend, and round $300, each Nvidia and AMD are struggling to compete towards their very own previous-gen fashions. A minimum of proper now, neither model is prepared to drop pricing a lot on this phase, and none of those playing cards are at historic lows. It is a dismal state of affairs, and the very best message you’ll be able to ship if you need issues to vary is to not purchase a graphics card.
What will probably be fascinating to see over the following few months is the impression of provide lastly drying up for last-generation GPUs. Over the primary two months of 2024, not less than 4 older fashions have turn out to be unavailable, and much more are solely out there in restricted portions at unattractive, larger costs than earlier than. The actual fact it is taken over a yr because the begin of the most recent era for these older fashions to vanish confirms the oversupply situation was very important, not helped by usually low curiosity in graphics playing cards.
AMD and Nvidia will welcome this as a result of it means they will not be competing with themselves as usually. For instance, the RX 6800 was sometimes a greater purchase than the RX 7700 XT or RTX 4060 Ti 8GB at round $400, however provide of that mannequin is now virtually exhausted. Round $320, we have been recommending the RX 6700 XT as a substitute of newer GPUs; now that card is unavailable. The one fashions that also seem in good provide from earlier generations are the RTX 3060 12GB and RX 6600.
How this impacts customers, although, stays to be seen. It is not very best if one good earlier era card turns into unavailable after which will get changed with a worse present era card. It was all the time going to occur sooner or later, nevertheless it would not be as a lot of a problem if we truly noticed a good enchancment within the mid to low-end this era.
That is the state of the GPU market proper now and one thing to regulate within the coming months. As these older playing cards disappear, it’s going to be essential to trace whether or not present fashions are lowered to really good historic low costs and to check that to the pricing of discontinued fashions to maintain firms sincere about truly offering a deal.
Purchasing Shortcuts:
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Tremendous on Amazon
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX on Amazon
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Tremendous on Amazon
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Tremendous on Amazon
- AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT on Amazon
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti on Amazon
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT on Amazon