NVIDIA RTX GPU Performance vs Price (At Launch vs Current) [OC]

This is an update to my original (now deleted) posts, with additional suggestions included.

Image 1:
– It’s very clear that GPU architecture has improved over time, with the newest series offering, on average, better performance for the MSRP (adjusted for inflation).

• There are diminishing returns in terms of performance, especially at the high end. I believe this is because people who want the absolute best are often willing to pay any price.

Images 2 & 3:
– It seems that actual prices adjust over time based on GPU performance to keep older series competitive.

• Image 2 is a little hard to read, so I included a log-scale version in Image 3.

Notes:
– All GPUs are compared against the RTX 5090. So, if a GPU shows 50% performance, it means it benchmarks, on average, at half the performance level of the 5090.

• All benchmark data is from UserBenchmark, cross-checked with other sources where appropriate. I understand concerns exist regarding UserBenchmark’s accuracy, but these are mostly relevant when comparing different manufacturers or CPUs, which is not applicable here.

• The "current low price on Amazon" reflects what I found in a quick search better deals may be available.