As the gaming hardware market becomes increasingly competitive, consumers are reaping the benefits of lowering prices on top-tier graphics cards. Two standout GPUs are now available at prices that make upgrading your gaming setup more tempting than ever. For those seeking to push their gaming experience to new heights, these cards offer impressive performance at both 1080p and 1440p resolutions, starting at just $209.
ASRock Challenger RX 9070: A Price Drop to Consider
Recently, the price of the RDNA 4-based Radeon RX 9070 has fallen to a new low. The ASRock Challenger Radeon RX 9070 16 GB, available on Newegg, has received a $20 reduction, adding up to a $40 cut below its MSRP. This GPU, often overshadowed by the RX 9070 XT priced at $600-$650, now presents a more budget-friendly option with significant performance. Currently available for $509, this card outperforms the GeForce RTX 5070, offering both enhanced raster performance and 4 GB more VRAM. The RX 9070 is built on the NAVI 48 die with 3584 Stream Processors and boasts 16 GB GDDR6 memory via a 256-bit memory bus, ensuring smooth gaming with 60+ FPS at 1440p and the potential to exceed 100 FPS in certain titles.
MSI Gaming RTX 5050 8G Shadow 2X: A Budget-Friendly Choice
For gamers on a tighter budget, the GeForce RTX 5050 GPU represents a fantastic opportunity. Previously priced at $249, this GPU is now available on Amazon for just $209. Known as the slowest and cheapest in the Blackwell GeForce RTX 50 line, the MSI Gaming RTX 5050 8G Shadow 2X presents the best value for those seeking an 8 GB GPU. While it may not be the most powerful option, it outperforms the RX 7600 slightly, providing similar memory capacity as higher-end models like the GeForce RTX 5060—but at a significantly reduced cost of $90 less. Although it operates on a slower GB207 GPU and offers approximately 30% less performance than the RTX 5060, the 33% price reduction makes it an option worth considering.
