AMD raised Radeon chip and memory kit prices by at least 10% from August 2026 (TweakTown, 2026), following an earlier Nvidia increase.
Memory now exceeds 80% of the bill of materials on some high-end graphics cards (Tom's Hardware, 2026), so card prices track memory contracts rather than gaming demand.
Used RTX 50 cards list within 14% of new prices (BuySellRam, 2026), which removes the usual second-hand escape route.