Nvidia's RTX 5090 graphics card is facing severe supply shortages in the US market. Official retail channels are currently out of stock, forcing consumers to rely on third-party sellers on platforms like Newegg and Amazon.
Prices for the card have surged significantly. In June, the median price was $4,299, rising to $5,199 by early September. Currently, third-party listings range from $6,500 to $9,500, with some offers exceeding these figures.
Micro Center remains the only retailer with available stock, maintaining prices near the average market level of $4,299. The chain continues to sell exclusively through physical stores, which has helped it avoid the online scalping trends.
The high demand for the RTX 5090 is driven by its application in AI workloads. The card features the GB202 GPU and 32GB of GDDR7 memory. Even at prices above $5,000, it is considered a cost-effective alternative to professional AI hardware.
Market analysts warn of rising fraud risks associated with these high-priced listings. Reports include cases where buyers received items like fanny packs instead of cards, or purchased units with internal components stripped out.
