AMD is reportedly preparing to raise prices on Radeon GPUs and GDDR6 memory kits again in November. This follows an earlier adjustment in October when AMD started charging board partners more for GDDR6 memory. The exact scope of the November increase is unconfirmed, but the primary driver is memory costs, with GDDR6 prices reportedly rising 8-10% in the third quarter.
Industry sources indicate AMD now reviews kit pricing quarterly to keep pace with rising component costs. This marks another price increase in a volatile year for Radeon hardware. A 10% hike on Radeon GPU kits was reported in July, followed by another 10% increase across GPUs, chipsets, and possibly CPUs in September.
In early October, AMD's suggested Radeon prices in China increased, with international adjustments expected to follow. Retail data shows significant price jumps already in effect. RX 9060 XT 16 GB costs 17% more than September pricing, while RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT are up 12%.
AMD has not officially confirmed the November changes. Final store price impacts will depend on board partner pricing and existing inventory levels, suggesting buyers interested in Radeon RX 9000 series cards may want to purchase sooner rather than later.
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