Your old GPU could be worth more than you think

The AI boom of 2026 has driven NVIDIA RTX 50-series prices up 39% and AMD up 10%, creating high demand for GPUs with 12–48 GB of VRAM. Used cards, especially those with large VRAM like the RTX 3090, can retain 40–60% of their original value and sell for 40–60% of MSRP on platforms such as eBay, while trade-in programs offer lower payouts.