AMD Radeon GPU Prices May Rise Again in November

AMD Radeon graphics cards could get more expensive again as soon as November. A new report says AMD is about to raise the price it charges its board partners (ASUS, Sapphire, PowerColor, XFX and others) for Radeon GPUs and their GDDR6 memory. AMD has not confirmed it, so treat it as a rumor for now.

What the report says

The report first appeared on WeChat, from sources described as close to AMD, and was translated by the X user @harukaze5719. It was picked up by HotHardware on October 31, 2026. It claims that:

• AMD changes its partner prices every quarter, and the next change could come as soon as November.
• The price of GDDR6 memory sold with AMD GPUs rose 8 to 10% compared with the third quarter of 2026.
• Partners would pay more for the GPU and memory kits they use to build Radeon cards, and would likely pass the cost on to buyers.

The report gives no figure for the GPU price increase and does not name specific cards.

Why GPU prices keep going up in 2026

This would not be the first increase this year:

• Memory costs: AI data centers use huge amounts of HBM memory, made by the same companies that make the GDDR6 on graphics cards (Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron). Less GDDR6 is made, so it costs more.
• AMD already raised its GDDR6 prices for partners on October 1, 2026, according to reports from Board Channels. No amount was published and AMD did not confirm it.
• Graphics cards are much more expensive than a year ago: German price tracking by 3D Center shows the Radeon RX 9000 series up about 48% year over year, and the RTX 50 series up about 66% on average.
• The Radeon RX 9000 cards use GDDR6, so they are the most exposed to this increase. NVIDIA's RTX 50 cards use GDDR7, and NVIDIA has not announced a similar change.

Prices right now

HotHardware listed these US deals on October 31, 2026:

Card	Price seen
Radeon RX 9070 GRE 12GB	$569.99 (Gigabyte OC, Best Buy) to $640.39 (ASUS Prime, Amazon)
Radeon RX 9070 16GB	$699.99 (ASRock Challenger, Best Buy)
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB	$649.99 (Sapphire Pulse, Best Buy) to $674.99 (ASUS Dual, Amazon)

Prices change every day and differ a lot between stores, so check a few before you buy.

Should you buy a Radeon card now?

• You need a new graphics card soon: buying now is safer than waiting. Prices have gone up several times in 2026 and nothing suggests they will fall in the next months.
• Your current card still runs your games well: you can wait. A rumored increase is not a reason to upgrade early.
• Compare before you buy: the best choice depends on the price you find today. See RX 9070 XT vs RTX 5070 Ti, RX 9070 vs RTX 5070 and RX 9060 XT vs RTX 5060 Ti.
• Check your processor first: a new graphics card is wasted if your CPU holds it back. Try our Bottleneck Calculator.
• Already have a Radeon card? You can get more FPS for free with FSR 4.1: see How to Enable FSR 4.1 on AMD GPUs.

What we do not know yet

• Whether AMD will really raise prices in November, and by how much.
• Which cards would be affected, and how much partners and stores will pass on.
• Whether NVIDIA will follow with GDDR7.

We will update this article if AMD or its partners confirm the change.

FAQ

Will AMD GPUs get more expensive in November 2026?

Maybe. A report says AMD could raise prices for its partners as soon as November, but AMD has not confirmed it.

Why are graphics cards so expensive in 2026?

Mostly because of memory: AI data centers use so much memory that the GDDR6 and GDDR7 used on graphics cards is more expensive and harder to get.

Should I wait for prices to drop?

If you need a card now, waiting is risky: prices have mostly gone up in 2026. If your current card is fine, there is no rush.

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Sources: HotHardware (October 31, 2026), based on a WeChat post translated by @harukaze5719; GDDR6 and price-tracking context from Tech Times and Shattered, citing Board Channels and 3D Center. AMD has not commented. Last checked October 31, 2026.