GPU prices are out of control again

Why are AMD RX 9070 XT and Nvidia RTX cards so expensive now? Amid a major GPU shortage, prices have spiked by over $250 on average for AMD's entry-level RX 9070 XT—now selling for $850 despite its $600 MSRP. Meanwhile, Nvidia’s top consumer GPUs like the RTX 5080 and 5090 are being sold for up to $1,833 and $3,871 respectively, a full $284 and $2,371 over their respective MSRPs. The reasons behind this trend include retailers scalping entry-level models even before the shortage, limited supply on platforms like eBay, and upcoming tariffs that will likely raise prices further.