Buying a GPU was impossible in 2021. Here’s what to expect in 2022

Buying a GPU was impossible in 2021. Here’s what to expect in 2022 There’s no denying 2021 was a tough year for GPUs, and for PC enthusiasts as a whole. We all hoped the GPU shortage would be over before the end of the year, but on the cusp of 2022, graphics cards aren’t any easier to find. The rumor mill says that the flagship card from the range will perform around the level of an RTX 3070, but I’m waiting until Intel shares more. I’d normally expect GPU prices to drop as generations start to show their age. There are also whispers that AMD could be applying a 10% price increase to its RX 6000 graphics cards. The coronavirus pandemic massively increased the demand for PCs and graphics cards, and that demand hasn’t gone away — even as plenty of people return to the office. Going into 2022, I expect the conversation around upscaling and image quality to heat up. I’m expecting to see a new version of FSR that works in a similar way as DLSS.