Entry-level GPU prices in Japan have surged beyond predictions, with the RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB now starting at ¥139,800 (~$882), pushing total cost above $1,200 with taxes. This follows earlier warnings about significant price hikes in H2 2026. The RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB starts at ¥118,800 (~$750), representing a 59% markup over MSRP.
Higher-tier models show even steeper increases: the RTX 5070 12 GB begins at ¥145,800 (~$920), the 5070 Ti at ¥230,800 (~$1,456), and the RTX 5080 16 GB at ¥295,801 (~$1,867), marking up to 94% above MSRP. These price jumps reflect broader trends seen earlier in the US, where GPUs were already trading 27-88% over MSRP. Memory price surges are the primary driver, disproportionately affecting higher-end cards with more VRAM.
Source: TechPowerUp News · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing