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AMD increases GDDR6 memory prices for graphics card board partners
AMD has reportedly raised the cost of GDDR6 memory supplied to graphics card manufacturers, which could impact consumer GPU pricing.
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AMD has increased the price of the GDDR6 memory it supplies to its add-in board partners, TechPowerUp and Wccftech reported. According to both outlets, the price hike went into effect on October 1. [1][2]
TechPowerUp noted that the report originated from a post on the Chinese forum Board Channels. Neither outlet specified a dollar figure or a percentage for the price increase. AMD sells its graphics processing units to board partners bundled with memory modules. [1][2]
Wccftech reported that Nvidia is currently holding off on raising prices for its GDDR7 memory supplies, keeping its costs stable for partners compared to AMD. [2]
In short
- AMD raised GDDR6 memory prices for its board partners starting October 1.
- AMD sells its graphics processing units bundled with memory to partners.
- Nvidia is reportedly holding off on price increases for GDDR7 memory.
Sources
Every paragraph above points to the numbered items it rests on. Read the originals here.
- [1]AMD Reportedly Raises GDDR6 Prices for Board PartnersTechPowerUp, 24d ago (the report this story comes from)
- [2]AMD Hikes GDDR6 Prices For Partners Starting October 1st, While NVIDIA Reportedly Holds Off On GDDR7Wccftech, 24d ago
Our newsroom writes these reports with the help of software, from the 2 sources listed and nothing else, and checks them against those sources. Facts can still be wrong or move on; the originals are the record. Spotted a mistake? Write to daniel@monsterkong.com.
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