- New Rumors Suggest AMD May Raise GPU Prices Soon
- This follows earlier speculation suggesting that Nvidia and AMD could abandon some GPUs.
- As a result, now may be the best time to act on GPU deals
The AI boom is in full swing and has had a major impact on the price of PC hardware, especially for those looking for the best gaming PCs. Unfortunately, new rumors suggest the situation won’t improve, and we’re hearing again that GPU prices could rise soon.
In this case, it’s AMD graphics cards that could be affected, as VideoCardz reports, and the price of Radeon GPUs from card-making partners could increase by around $20 for 8GB models and $40 for 16GB models, we’re told. This could happen by the end of the year, according to speculation by Board channels in China.
It’s worth noting that there’s no indication whether these alleged price increases will be exclusive to current-gen RDNA 4 GPUs or will also apply to older Radeon cards. However, given the worsening supply pressures on video RAM (and all memory), it is safe to assume that this could be widespread across the world. all Radeon GPUs.
We have already seen RAM module prices reach unprecedented levels in recent months, which also actively threatens GPU prices.
Other rumors suggest that Nvidia and AMD are considering removing low- and mid-range graphics cards due to VRAM costs, and it doesn’t seem that far-fetched to suggest that we could be facing a major GPU crisis.
The PC market has been constantly evolving over the past year, with fluctuating prices and demand, ultimately deterring many consumers from making purchases.
Multiple issues with GPUs, including out-of-stocks and prices inflated above MSRP, are making life miserable for PC gamers looking for a new graphics card.
With the holidays now, it’s a good time to keep an eye on GPU deals, as this month could very well be the last chance to get one at a reasonable price.
Analysis: GPU deals should be your priority after Black Friday and Cyber Monday
If you were lucky enough, you may have already scored a deal for an Nvidia, AMD, or Intel GPU during Black Friday or Cyber Monday. Both sales are now officially over, leaving holiday discounts as your best bet if you’re still in the market for a new GPU.
We are now seeing that the price of some system RAM kits exceeds the cost of an entry-level gaming PC or a PS5 or Xbox Series S consoles. The Corsair Vengeance 64GB for $906.99 at Best Buy is a great example, which doesn’t cost as much as it does now.
GPUs are already quite expensive, so we don’t really need to increase their prices.
Even though these are just rumors, there are enough of them to raise a worrying outlook for GPU pricing – and there’s no doubt that VRAM is getting more and more expensive.
So now is probably not the time to weigh the options, but rather the time to act if you spot a reasonably priced GPU (or pre-built gaming PC) – as the market could move very quickly in the near future. Just look at the intensity of these large RAM price increases that have been occurring since September.
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