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Best GPU deals for October 2022

By Lucas Coll October 4, 2022 Share The GPU market isn’t nearly as bad as it was, but if you’re building or upgrading a desktop PC, you’ve probably noticed by now that graphics cards have been scarce (which is to say, expensive) in the last two years thanks to supply chain problems and pent-up buyer demand. Things are better this year, though, and there are some good GPU deals popping up online if you’ve got a sharp eye and quick fingers. We can make your search a little easier: Below, we’ve sniffed out the best GPU deals that are currently available, along with a short buying guide. Contents Today’ s best GPU dealsHow to choose a GPU However, in this market, shopping for a pre-built desktop might be a better choice — be sure to check out these gaming PC deals, too.

Today’ s best GPU deals

VisionTek Radeon 5450 2GB DDR3 GPU — $58, was $65 Nvidia GeForce GT 710 2GB GDDR3 GPU — $60, was $70 Gigabyte Eagle AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT 8GB GDDR6 GPU — $300, was $400 XFX Speedster SWFT309 AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB GDDR6 GPU — $420 MSI Ventus 2x Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GPU — $550, was $630 PowerColor Red Dragon AMD Radeon RX 6800 with 16GB GDDR6 GPU — $570, was $610 ASRock Phantom AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT 16GB GDDR6 GPU — $700

Gigabyte Eagle AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT 8GB GDDR6 GPU

$300 $400 If you're looking for one of the best of AMD's 6000-series GPUs, the RX 6650 XT is a strong candidate for the money. This dual-fan graphics card packs some serious horsepower at a great price point. more Buy at Amazon After rebate

XFX Speedster SWFT309 AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB GDDR6 GPU

$420 The Radeon RX 6700 XT is one of AMD's new top-tier GPUs, roughly comparable to the Nvidia RTX 30-series. It's more than capable of handling 1440p gaming or even 4K with a suitable monitor. more Buy at Newegg

ASRock Phantom AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT 16GB GDDR6 GPU

$700 The RX 6900 XT is an insanely powerful graphics card, able to push high framerates even in 1440p and 4K resolutions. This model comes with 16GB of GDDR6 memory and a triple-fan cooling system. more Buy at Newegg

MSI Ventus 2x Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GPU

$550 $630 Add this video card to your PC if you want more realism, speed, and power efficiency. It also comes with top-notch cooling fans for enhanced performance. more Buy at Amazon

ASRock Phantom Gaming AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 16GB GDDR6 GPU

$640 If AMD is your flavor, then the Radeon RX 6800 XT is a great card for playing the latest games at higher 1440p or 4K resolutions and with those settings cranked up. more Buy at Newegg

ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge OC 12GB GDDR6 GPU

$390 $411 The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 easily handles 1440p gaming at high to ultra settings, and can even do 4K gaming if you have a UHD monitor for it. more Buy at Amazon

XFX Speedster AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT 4GB GDDR6 GPU

$180 $190 The Radeon RX 6500 XT is one of the best entry-level 1080p-capable GPUs, and punches above its weight with 4GB of GDDR6 VRAM. more Buy at Newegg

Asus GeForce RTX 2060 6GB GDDR6 GPU

$259 It's not a screaming deal, but this is still one of the better prices you'll find right now on one of the best GPUs in the GeForce lineup. more Buy at Adorama

ZOTAC Gaming GeForce GTX 1660 6GB GDDR5 GPU

$215 $270 Nvidia's GeForce GTX 1660 is the gold standard for budget-friendly 1080p gaming, allowing you to enjoy modern games at good settings without emptying your bank account. more Buy at Amazon

PowerColor Red Dragon AMD Radeon RX 6800 with 16GB GDDR6 GPU

$570 $610 With 16GB of VRAM, the highly capable AMD Radeon RX 6800 hits a nearly perfect sweet spot between price and performance for a higher-end gaming PC build. more Buy at Amazon

VisionTek Radeon 5450 2GB DDR3 GPU

$58 $65 It's basic to be sure, but if your needs are modest and integrated graphics processing isn't enough, the Radeon 5450 gives you a discrete GPU for a super-cheap price. more Buy at Amazon

MAXSUN AMD Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5 GPU

$137 It's a little long in the tooth in 2021, but for the price, the Radeon RX 550 still offers decent performance for budget gaming PC builds. more Buy at Amazon

Nvidia GeForce GT 710 2GB GDDR3 GPU

$60 $70 For basic graphical needs and tasks such as video editing the Nvidia 710 with 2GB of VRAM is an ideal discrete GPU that's easy on the wallet. more Buy at Best Buy

Gigabyte Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 10GB GPU

$760 The RTX 3080 is one of the most powerful graphics cards you can buy, and discounts don't come often. This GPU comes with 10Gb of GDDR6X VRAM and a three-fan cooling system for maximized performance. more Buy at Newegg

MSI GeForce GT 730 4GB GDDR3 GPU

$112 If your needs are very basic, the GeForce GT 730 will give you dedicated graphics processing power on the cheap. Ideal for super-budget PC builds or a pre-built desktop that lacks a dedicated GPU. more Buy at Amazon

EVGA GeForce GT 1030 SC 2GB GDDR5 GPU

$135 We generally recommend the newer Nvidia GTX 16-series cards, but at this price point, it's hard to do better than this last-gen GeForce GT 1030 GPU if you're on a tight budget. more Buy at Amazon

How to choose a GPU

The cryptocurrency mining boom caused a crisis in GPU availability for several years (video cards being necessary to mine things like Bitcoin) causing prices to skyrocket, and if you remember that, then you know it was a dark time for PC builders for awhile. Thankfully, things have stabilized in recent years; on top of that, there are now plenty of surprisingly cheap GPUs that make 1080p/60 fps PC gaming more accessible than ever — and if you want to get into 1440p Quad HD or 4K Ultra HD gaming, you’ve got more than a few options there, too. When shopping for GPU deals, the two big names you’re going to see are AMD Radeon and Nvidia GeForce. These are often sold under different brand names (such as XFX, MSI, Asus, and so on), but the GPU hardware itself — that is, the stuff that actually does the heavy lifting when it comes to graphics processing — is pretty much the same. The differences between card manufacturers will come down to details like heat sink efficiency and cooling capabilities. Be sure to read plenty of customer reviews, but generally speaking, you’re in safe waters sticking with a highly rated card from a reputable maker. As far as choosing between AMD and Nvidia, you can’t really go wrong with either. Both companies make great graphics cards, and today, you can find cheap GPUs from either one that are capable of running modern games at 1080p resolution and 60 frames per second (the standard for PC gaming). AMD Radeon cards are typically touted as the superior value, but Nvidia cards aren’t typically priced much higher and GPU deals mean you can often find the latest GeForce video cards for the same price you’d pay for an equivalent Radeon GPU. Also, don’t assume that because you have an AMD CPU that you need an AMD GPU. AMD CPUs pair perfectly well with Nvidia video cards. Of all PC components, graphics cards cover perhaps the widest range of capabilities and price points. The AMD Radeon RX 500-series and 5500 cards deliver excellent 1080p performance and are a great value. In the same bracket are the Nvidia GeForce GTX 16-series cards (1650, 1650 Super, 1660, 1660 Ti, etc.). Expect to pay around $150-$250 for a cheap GPU in this category. On the higher end of the spectrum are the AMD Radeon RX 5000- and 6000-series cards and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 20-series and 30-series cards. These are naturally pricier, but are a better choice for enthusiast PC builds where 1440p or 4K gaming are a priority. We generally advise against the last-generation Nvidia GTX 10-series cards unless your budget is tight and you find a really good GPU deal on one. One final consideration (but one that’s no less important for a gaming PC setup) is your monitor. A proper gaming monitor will have built-in vertical sync technology — either AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync — that’s made to work with one of the two GPU brands. Generally speaking, a FreeSync monitor is made for AMD cards while G-Sync monitors work best with Nvidia cards, but this isn’t a hard rule. Nvidia has been offering more cross-compatibility support for its cards lately, and many FreeSync monitors work fine with Nvidia GPUs (although you may have to use a DisplayPort cable instead of HDMI for the best results, so make sure your monitor supports that). Again, be sure to do your research when shopping for monitor deals to ensure your display is fully compatible with your GPU and vice-versa. Looking for more great stuff? Find tech discounts and much more on our curated deals page.

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