Here’s a rundown of the biggest GPU news right now:
GPU Prices Are Surging The most significant story is a sharp rise in GPU prices. By February 2026, graphics cards are more expensive than MSRP in most regions, with an average global price increase of about 19% over the past three months. In November 2025, $1,000 would have bought you an RTX 5080; today that same budget only gets you an RTX 5070 Ti. TechSpot
The Culprit: A Global Memory Shortage Nvidia CFO Colette Kress confirmed that its gaming products are facing “supply constraints” that will be a headwind through Q1 and beyond. Reports indicate Nvidia has focused 75% of GPU production on its most VRAM-efficient models, including the 8GB RTX 5060, 8GB RTX 5060 Ti, and 12GB RTX 5070. Overclock3D
No New Nvidia Gaming GPUs in 2026 According to The Information, Nvidia does not plan to release a new graphics chip for gaming this year, which would mark the first time in nearly three decades the company has gone a full year without a new gaming GPU. The AI-driven memory shortage is pushing Nvidia to prioritize memory for AI accelerators over consumer cards. Nvidia has also delayed its RTX 50 Super refresh (“Kicker”) and the next-gen RTX 60 series. TrendForce That said, one report from Overclockers claims at least one high-end SKU, possibly an RTX 5090 Ti, could surface around Q3 2026, though its existence is far from confirmed. Notebookcheck
AMD Is Holding Its Own The Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers raw performance within striking distance of the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti for far less money as of February 2026, making it a standout option. Tom’s Hardware However, AMD isn’t immune to the memory crisis either. Radeon GPU prices increased 5–10% in early 2026, with further hikes expected. TweakTown
What’s Coming Next Nvidia’s GTC 2026 conference is on the horizon, where teases of the Rubin GPU architecture, aimed at five times the AI performance of Blackwell, are expected, along with hints at the Feynman architecture using TSMC’s advanced process. Tom’s Guide The RTX 60 series is now likely not until 2028.
The bottom line: if you need a GPU now, prices are painful, and supply is tight, and they may not get much better anytime soon.