RTX 40 Series Out of Production: What That Means for Used 4090 and 4080 Prices
Nvidia stopped making RTX 40 series cards back in late 2024, when the RTX 50 series took over. That’s old news. What’s new is what it’s doing to prices in September 2026. The RTX 40 series out of production story has quietly become one of the more interesting corners of the GPU market, and it’s not playing out the way most discontinued hardware does.
Quick Answer
Every RTX 40 card is now out of production, from the 4090 down to the 4060. Remaining new stock is either clearance pricing or scarcity pricing, depending on the model, and those two forces pull in opposite directions. The used market has become the more reliable place to check actual value. Right now, a used RTX 4090 runs $2,350 to $2,500, while used RTX 4070 cards sit below their original MSRP. If you’re holding an RTX 40 card, this is a good time to get a current quote instead of assuming last year’s number still applies.
RTX 40 Series Out of Production: What Actually Happened
Nvidia wound down RTX 40 series manufacturing gradually. The RTX 4090 went first. Production ended around October 2024, clearing the way for the RTX 5090 launch. The rest of the lineup followed at different points. Nvidia shifted its AD102, AD103, AD104, and AD106 chip production toward RTX 50 series silicon instead.
By September 2026, the wind-down is complete. PCServerAndParts’ used GPU buying guide confirms the entire RTX 40 line is out of production, alongside new-generation cards trading 24% to 160% over MSRP.
Why “New” Pricing on a Discontinued Card Gets Confusing
Here’s where it gets messy. A discontinued product usually just disappears. RTX 40 cards haven’t. Retailers still list them as “new,” but that listing means something different now.
BuySellRam’s August 2026 pricing report breaks down why. Two forces are pulling the “new” column in opposite directions at the same time:
- Clearance pricing shows up on some models. The RTX 4080 sits about 29% below its original MSRP, and the RTX 4060 Ti 8GB about 20% below, as retailers clear remaining channel inventory.
- Scarcity pricing shows up on others. The RTX 4090 has a nearly $700 spread between the cheapest and priciest listing for the same product, since so little new stock remains.
The report’s own conclusion is worth repeating: the used column is the more reliable half of the current RTX 40 pricing picture. New listings reflect leftover inventory. They don’t reflect a stable price.
Current RTX 40 Series Pricing: New vs. Used
Based on BuySellRam’s August 2026 data, here’s where the line stands:
| Model | Launch MSRP | New (Aug 2026) | Used (Aug 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 4090 24GB | $1,599 | $2,755–$3,449 | $2,350–$2,500 |
| RTX 4080 Super 16GB | $999 | $950–$1,300 | $875–$930 |
| RTX 4080 16GB | $1,199 | $852–$1,100 | $800–$870 |
| RTX 4070 Ti Super 16GB | $799 | $799–$1,271 | $720–$800 |
| RTX 4070 Super 12GB | $599 | $550–$700 | $485–$576 |
| RTX 4070 12GB | $599 | $560–$705 | $475–$510 |
| RTX 4060 Ti 8GB | $399 | $320–$453 | $290–$310 |
| RTX 4060 8GB | $299 | $290–$332 | $250–$280 |
Prices shift week to week, so treat this as a snapshot rather than a locked number. The pattern matters more than any single figure.
Why the RTX 4090 Still Commands a Premium
The RTX 4090 is the clearest example of scarcity pricing at work. As BuySellRam’s report puts it, the card isn’t expensive because RTX 40 cards in general are expensive. It’s expensive because 24GB of VRAM is expensive. The 4090 is still one of the few consumer cards that offers it.
That framing matters if you’re deciding whether to sell. The 4090’s value isn’t propped up by nostalgia or brand loyalty. It’s propped up by a memory capacity current mid-range cards still don’t match, in a year when memory itself is in short supply.
What to Check Before You Buy or Sell a Discontinued Card
Discontinued doesn’t mean simple. A few things are worth confirming before you act on any RTX 40 listing, new or used:
- Whether “new” actually means unopened. Some “new” listings on discontinued cards are old retailer stock; others are open-box units relisted as new. Ask directly if the listing doesn’t specify.
- Warranty status. Nvidia’s standard warranty runs from the original purchase date, not from when you buy it secondhand. A card manufactured years ago may have little or no warranty left, new or used.
- Which chip variant you’re getting. Some models shipped in multiple sub-variants over their production run (memory speed, cooler design, factory clock). Confirm the exact SKU against current listings before comparing prices.
- Actual condition on a used unit. Fan wear, thermal paste age, and any sign of past mining or heavy compute use all affect what a card is really worth, regardless of what the model number suggests.
- A current quote, not an old one. RTX 40 pricing has moved since production ended, and it’s still moving. A number from even a few months ago may not hold today.
Where the Real Value Sits: The RTX 4070 Tier
If the 4090 is the scarcity story, the RTX 4070 tier is the value story. Used RTX 4070 cards run $475 to $510, and RTX 4070 Super cards run $485 to $576. Both sit below their original $599 launch price, nearly three years after release.
For 12GB at 1440p, that’s a rare case of a used GPU actually costing less than it did new, while still handling most current games comfortably. It’s worth knowing if you’re shopping. It’s also worth knowing if you’re selling, since it sets a ceiling on what a used 4070 in your own inventory is likely to fetch.
Should You Sell Your RTX 40 Card Now?
The out-of-production status changes the calculus depending on which card you own.
Selling makes more sense if:
- You have a 4090 or another high-VRAM model. Scarcity is actively working in your favor right now.
- You’ve already upgraded and the card is sitting unused.
- You want to capture value before the next generation eventually arrives and resets the market again.
Waiting is more reasonable if:
- You have a mid-tier card like a 4070, where used pricing has already settled near or below MSRP, so there’s less upside left to capture.
- You’re still using the card daily and a replacement would cost more right now anyway.
Either way, don’t assume a price you saw months ago still holds. The RTX 40 pricing picture has moved since production ended, and it’s still moving.
The Bottom Line
The RTX 40 series being out of production doesn’t mean the cards are worthless or hard to value. It means the pricing signal has shifted from MSRP to whatever the used market will actually pay. That market is telling two different stories depending on the tier. High-VRAM cards like the 4090 are holding a real premium on genuine scarcity. Mid-range cards like the 4070 have settled into used pricing that’s honestly a good deal for buyers. If you’re holding an RTX 40 card either way, check a current quote before deciding what to do with it.
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