Black Friday graphics card deals 2024: GPU discounts we expect to see this year
Prep for GPU deals later this year.
Black Friday graphics card deals could be your big chance to finally upgrade your PC. Yes, things have been rough in the GPU scene when it comes to prices, and many models rarely dip below MSRP. However, discounts are starting to crop up, and there's every hope that cheaper gaming components will break through this November.
Let's be honest, the best graphics card options seem to be allergic to real price cuts. While there are typically nice GPU offers to be found within Black Friday gaming deals, flagship models like the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 rarely receive significant discounts. That's a huge issue for players who normally wait for discount windows of opportunity, as we're barely seeing things dip below MSRP. With the RTX 5090 on the horizon, we can only hope that this year pans out a little differently, and we'll be the first to let you know.
It's not all doom and gloom within the Black Friday GPU scene, as we have already come across some exceptional one-off discounts. The biggest applied to the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX, which dropped to a remarkable $709 from $999.99 at Amazon. Mid-range and entry-level graphics card deals are also more common than their premium counterparts, with savings on Nvidia and AMD 1440p contenders dropping under $300.
FAQ
When will Black Friday graphics card deals start?
Black Friday 2023 will fall on November 29th, 2024. While we do usually see the majority of Black Friday gaming deals hitting the shelves in the week leading up to this big day, the best of the best is reserved for the main event.
Of course, you'll still find numerous discounts popping up from around the end of October that can be considered close to the quality of Black Friday. In fact, we'd argue the week before can be just as good if not better than Black Friday itself for graphics card deals.
Where will the best Black Friday graphics card deals be?
With Black Friday 2024 quite far away, we don't quite know yet what online retailers will be offering across the RTX 40 series or the AMD Radeon RX 7000 restocks. We'd be hoping to see huge price cuts on the RTX 30 and AMD Radeon 6000 series as well, considering the new upgrades that have now launched for 2024.
The top retailers usually involved with the best prices in the US include Amazon, Best Buy, Newegg, and Walmart. On the other hand, those in the Uk will typically will come across some big discounts at Amazon UK, eBuyer, Currys, Laptops Direct, and CCL Computers. Once we get closer to the main event, we'll have a much better idea of where to find the best Black Friday graphics card deals.
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What to expect from Black Friday graphics card deals
At this stage, we can't really call RTX 4000 and Radeon 7000 series GPUs new-gen. The dust has more than settled on Nvidia and AMD's current offering, which normally means we'll start to see discounts. I say normally, as the industry is still feeling the after-effects of inflation and long-term out-of-stock signs following component shortages. Things are admittedly better than they were, but there's still a distinct lack of discounts below MSRP.
All that aside, every card should technically be eligible for a discount this year, including the RTX 4090. As a reminder, the flagship card's recommended retail price is $1,499 / £1,649, so you'll ideally want to wait for prices that are at least below that. If there are any custom cards with higher tickets with a decent saving applied, we'll be sure to highlight them. But, as a general rule of thumb, you should try and avoid paying over the odds unless you absolutely have to.
One of the main differences compared to last year is that both Nvidia and AMD have expanded their current-gen range. In the green corner, new RTX 4070 Super, RTX 4070 Ti Super, and RTX 4080 Super contenders are now available, while AMD now has added mid-range Radeon RX 7700 and RX 7800 cards to its roster. In theory, that means the non-super versions of these cards could receive a bigger discount, as we're already seeing permanent price cuts since the new GPUs arrived.
It's worth noting that Nvidia and AMD aren't actually the only horses in the GPU race right now, as Intel Arc graphics cards are still a thing. Options like the Intel Arc A770 could be a solid way to bag a card for well under $300, as we've already had excellent discounts bring it down to just $269.99. Again, aiming for a card that fits the rest of your setup is key when sticking to a budget, as it'll save you from having to worry about upgrading other components or your monitor to suit.
The main thing that's really going to shake up the scene is the arrival of new GPUs. All we have is rumors to go on right now, but there's every chance Nvidia and AMD will launch new graphics cards either just before or during Black Friday. There's no guarantee that any reveals will actually impact current prices, as new models could just go out of stock instantly. The most important factor is demand, and if current gen models are all that's available, price tags will remain solid.
Is Black Friday a good time to buy a graphics card?
It's been proven time and time again that Black Friday (and the weeks surrounding the sales event) can save you hundreds of dollars on graphics cards. However, this year's even may feature even better savings, as last-gen prices are starting to drop below MSRP following an extended period of inflation.
Does Nvidia do Black Friday?
Nvidia graphics cards usually drop in price on Black Friday, and you might be able to snag deals directly on the GPU giant's storefront. That said, Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart all stock a bunch of the green team's cards, so you'll want to watch all corners of the internet to catch the best deal.
Are GPUs finally getting cheaper?
Graphics card prices are starting to normalise, and inflated prices are less common. However, new-gen cards do feature a higher MSRP than their predecessors, meaning you'll end up paying more if you're looking for the latest models.
Using a blend of our own expertise and reliable price comparison software, we crawl the internet for the latest graphics card deals as soon as they pop up. While some offers might appear to be great on the surface, we're always careful to compare each GPU's discounted price against its official MSRP, as well as similar spec rivals. That way, you can pick up a new graphics card knowing its a proper deal rather than an inflated price simply returning to normal.
While searching for deals, we always keep a look out for graphics cards at every price point, rather than just premium GPUs with deep discounts. That's incredibly important to us, as we want to ensure every player can find a great bargain for their PC regardless of their budget.
Curious to learn more about how we hunt for offers at GamesRadar? Check out our How we find the best Black Friday deals page to learn more about our methods.
Last year's best Black Friday graphics card deals
Intel Arc A750 Limited Edition | $216.99 $199.99 at Amazon
Save $17 - Intel's budget GPU dipped both to its lowest price and under $200 ahead of Black Friday, and it was an excellent price for a modern entry-level GPU. Not to mention this is the now 'Limited Edition' produced directly by Intel is now out of print.
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3050 | $269.99 $215.99 at Amazon
Save $54 - It might be a entry-level last gen GPU, but it still packs enough of a 1080p punch. Nvidia's DLSS 2 AI upscaling tech lends this budget card a performance helping hand, so should be able to handle most new releases if you tweak settings.
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 Ventus 2X XS | $224.99 $199.99 at Amazon
Save $25 - The RTX 3050 finally reached under $200, following months of it being seemingly frozen at around $220. This placed a pretty big gap between this model and the RTX 3060 even with discounts applied to the latter, making our go-to budget GPU at the minute.
XFX Speedster Radeon RX 6800 Core 16GB | $459.99 $389.99 at Amazon
Save $70 - This Radeon had been creeping towards the $400 mark for a while, but finally reached a record low this month. Keep in mind this card would set you back over $500 before July, and other models were still suffering from price inflation.
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (white) | $439.99 $394.99 at Amazon
Save $45 - Normally, white graphics cards cost a bit more than standard colors, but ZOTAC's RTX 4060 Ti defied that usual trend. A 10% discount brought the overclocked card to its lowest price, not to mention it has cleared the MSRP bar.
Asus TUF RTX 4060 Ti OC Edition graphics card | $459.99 $409.99 at Amazon
Save $50 - You won't see this specific RTX 4060 Ti for less than $450 that often, but an 11% off Black Friday discount knocked Asus' card to its lowest price yet. Still slightly more than a stock model, but it is an overlocked variant with a pretty efficient cooler.
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 + free Alan Wake 2| $609.99 $539.99 at Newegg using coupon
Save $70 - Newegg managed to outpace Amazon with this deal by offering an extra $5 using promo code 2BFCY7434. It was a small difference, but one that places even more distance between this price and the RTX 4070's $599.99 MSRP. You even got a free copy of Alan Wake 2 just for good measure!
PowerColor Radeon RX 6800 XT | $569.99
$499.99 at Amazon
Save $70 - Powercolor's RX 6800 took a while to drop from an absurdly inflated price, but it eventually edged even cheaper at Amazon. 12% off brought it close to a new record low price, and it would have set you back around $600 before October.
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Twin Edge OC Spider-Man | $649.99 $549.99 at Amazon
Save $100 - Not only was this RTX 4070 currently $50 less than MSRP, but it comes with a bunch of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse goodies. This is the lowest price we've spotted this package for yet, not to mention it only started to dip below $600 during September.
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | $879.99
$749.99 at Amazon
Save $130 - A new Nvidia graphics card that was lower than MSRP? At this time of day? In this part of the country? Localized entirely at Amazon? Yes! It took till October to see RTX 4070 Ti prices dip to this level, and this model was above $800 for most of the year.
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti AMP AIRO Spider-Man | $879.99 $791.99 at Amazon
Save $88 - Amazon knocked 10% off ZOTAC's special edition Spider-Man RTX 4070 Ti GPU, and it's the first time it's drifted from full price at the retailer. It might only be slightly cheaper than MSRP, but we're talking about custom card with plenty of extra Spidey goodies in the box.
Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7900 XTX | $999.99 $889.99 at Amazon
Save $110 - You could grab AMD's flagship card for a decent amount under $900, thanks to a discount even bigger than the ones we've already seen this week. Typically speaking, you'll see this GPU for $999.99, but the annual sale helped the card ditch MSRP.
Asus ROG Strix RTX 4070 Ti OC Edition 12GB graphics card | $1,049.99 $899.99 at Amazon
Save $150 - This wasn't the lowest we've seen this graphics card, but it wasn't far off at all. We've seen stock come and go during the build-up to Black Friday, so you may fancy moving sooner rather than later here.
Last year's best Black Friday graphics card deals in the UK
- Amazon: Up to 22% off entry level AMD, Nvidia, and Intel cards
- Currys: Smaller discounts, but nothing to write home about
- eBuyer: Over £200 off an RTX 4080, Radeon RX 7900 XT for under £800
- Laptops direct: Still waiting on worthwhile graphics card discounts
Acer Predator BiFrost ARC A770 | £377.20 £299 at Amazon
Save £78.20 - Intel's flagship GPU isn't high end, but it offers exceptional entry level performance for the price. For under $300, you were getting a 16GB graphics card that can handle the latest games at 1080p and 1440p, and that's impressive given AMD and Nvidia equivalents pack half as much VRAM.
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 2X | £589 £549.98 at Amazon
Save £39.02 - This RTX 4070 was a light in the darkness when it comes to new-gen GPU discounts in the UK. For less than MSRP, you were getting an overclocked 12GB Nvidia card that'll smash its way through 1440p gameplay, and should hold up at 4K depending on your choice of game.
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 Ti OC | £439.99 £419.19 at Amazon
Save $20.08 - This RTX 4060 Ti 8GB card was down to its lowest price, and you were getting an overclocked GPU for only slightly more than MSRP. For context, a model with stock specs will set you back $399 if you can actually find one, and the extra change was arguably worth it for a performance boost.
Palit GeForce RTX 4080 16GB | £1,299.99 £1,099.98 at eBuyer
Save £200.01 - Don't get us wrong, the RTX 4080 still costs way more than we'd like. However, this offer brought it closer to the £1,000 line, and it was encouraging to see during Black Friday.
Looking for an on the go powerhouse? Check out the best Black Friday laptop deals for portable options. We've also got you covered if you're looking for a new screen, as there will be plenty of Black Friday gaming monitor deals to go around this November.
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