GPU Market January 2026: RTX 5090 at 50% Premium While Tesla P100 Drops to $89
Welcome to the first GPU Poet Market Report, where we analyze real-world GPU pricing data to help you make smarter buying decisions. This month: RTX 50 series launch chaos, incredible used deals on last-gen cards, and data center GPUs selling for pennies on the dollar.
I know there is a fear being discussed about RAM shortages driving prices up in the future 😱. I don't have a strong opinion on this either way, so I won't address it in this article. Instead, I'll be focused on sharing more data for the speculators on RAM prices and future GPU prices to take into account in their debate with others.
RTX 50 Series: Scalper Madness
The RTX 50 series launched with demand far exceeding supply. Here's what you'll actually pay on eBay right now:
RTX 50 Series Scalper Premiums
Best Value: Used RTX 30 Series
While everyone fights over RTX 50 cards, the used market for RTX 30 series has never been better:
Best Used GPU Deals (vs MSRP)
AMD Deals Worth Considering
AMD's last-gen cards are also hitting value territory:
AMD GPU Deals (vs MSRP)
The RX 6900 XT at $368 (-63% off MSRP) rivals an RTX 3080 Ti in rasterization performance. The RX 6950 XT at $416 offers even more headroom for demanding games.
Data Center GPU Fire Sale
For AI/ML enthusiasts and home lab builders, enterprise GPUs are at historic lows:
| GPU | Original MSRP | Used Price | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla P100 | $5,699 | $89 | -98% |
| Tesla V100 16GB | $10,000 | $325 | -97% |
| Tesla V100 32GB | $11,500 | $669 | -94% |
| NVIDIA T4 | $2,299 | $435 | -81% |
The Tesla P100 at $89 is absurd value for ML experimentation, though it lacks newer features like Tensor Cores. The V100 16GB at $325 is a better all-around choice for serious ML work.
Month-Over-Month Price Changes
How did prices move from December 2025 to January 2026?
Month-over-Month Price Changes
The RTX 3070's massive 76% price drop (from $1,200 to $284) is the standout this month. The RX 6600 XT also saw a significant 33% decline. These drops reflect the RTX 50 series launch pushing last-gen prices down.
6-Month Price Trends
GPU Price Trends (6 Month)
Buy / Wait / Sell Recommendations
- Used RTX 3080 ($303) - Best price/performance for 1440p gaming
- Used RTX 3070 ($208) - Budget king for 1080p/1440p
- Tesla V100 16GB ($325) - ML experimentation bargain
- RTX 5090/5080 - Give it 2-3 months for scalper premiums to normalize
- RTX 4070 Super - Currently $671, may fall further as RTX 50 supply improves
- RTX 30 series (new in box) - Sell now before prices drop more
- RTX 40 series - RTX 50 launch is pressuring used prices
Methodology
This report uses real-time eBay listing data tracked by GPU Poet. We analyze 61,000+ historical listings across 69 GPU models to identify pricing trends and value opportunities.
All prices are from active US eBay listings as of January 1, 2026. MSRP figures are launch prices from NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel.
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