The Nvidia RTX 5090 graphics card has largely disappeared from major US online retailers. Current listings on platforms like Newegg and Amazon are dominated by third-party sellers offering the hardware at significantly inflated prices, reaching as high as $9 500.
Market data shows a rapid price surge. In June, the median price was $4 299, while the lowest online price recorded in early September was $5 199. Within two weeks, official retail stock vanished, leaving only expensive third-party options.
Micro Center remains an exception, maintaining in-stock availability at prices near $4 299. The retailer continues its policy of selling graphics cards exclusively in-person, which protects its inventory from the online buyouts currently affecting other platforms.
High demand for the RTX 5090 is driven by its utility in AI server builds, as it features the GB202 GPU and 32GB of GDDR7 memory. Analysts note that compared to the Nvidia RTX Pro 5000, which costs between $7 000 and $9 000, the RTX 5090 remains a cost-effective alternative.
Experts warn consumers against purchasing from unverified third-party sellers due to a history of scams involving high-ticket hardware. Previous incidents include customers receiving non-functional items or incorrect goods instead of the graphics cards they purchased.
