In August 2026, video card sales on Avito increased by 16% compared to the previous month and by 5% year-on-year. The platform reports that Gigabyte and Palit are the most popular brands. Market growth is attributed to seasonal demand from students and gamers preparing for new releases.
The top-selling model was the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Windforce Max OC 8GB, averaging 35 000 ₽. It was followed by the Palit GeForce RTX 5060 Dual 8GB at 27 000 ₽ and the Palit GeForce RTX 3060 Dual 12GB at 20 000 ₽.
Sales of new-generation cards saw significant growth. The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Windforce Max OC 8GB saw a 16.5-fold increase in sales. The Asus GeForce RTX 5080 PRIME OC Edition 16GB and Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5080 Windforce SFF OC 16GB followed with 8.5-fold and 6.5-fold increases, respectively.
Supply chain stabilization and expanded availability of new models in Russia contributed to the sales surge. Users are upgrading PCs for gaming, graphics, and AI tasks. Additionally, sales of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition 24GB rose by 32% year-on-year.
Resale remains a popular option for cost-conscious buyers. Used video cards on Avito are on average 65% cheaper than new units. For example, a used Palit GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Dual 8GB costs 19 000 ₽, which is 51% less than the average price of a new one.
