Key Takeaways
- The RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB price in Germany has surged to €573, now closely rivaling the RTX 5070 at €619.
- The RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB's price increased from €411 in mid-December to its current price, showing a significant shift.
- The rising prices of GPUs are influenced by a global memory shortage affecting both desktop and laptop graphics cards.
- The RX 9070's lowest price has risen to $629.99, despite including a complimentary game, while the RTX 9070 XT remains at $729.99.
- There are still good GPU deals available in the US, such as the RX 9070 for under $600 if searching for Open-Box options.
Last week, we talked about the unsatisfactory price rise of the RTX 5070 Ti in Australia. We also mentioned how the supposed slowdown in the production of the RTX 50 GPU is also impacting the pricing of the AMD Radeon RX 9000 GPUs. According to 3DCenter, like in Australia, the RTX 50 GPUs are also becoming significantly pricier in Germany.
Price Surge in Germany
Reports indicate that the price for the RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB has skyrocketed to €573 over the last few months. This GPU is now much closer in price to the RTX 5070, which is around €619. The RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB, while it has increased by €17 since mid-December 2025, is not nearly as inflated as its 16 GB counterpart or the RTX 5070.
In mid-December, the RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB was priced at €411 compared to the RTX 5070’s €526. Now, the 16 GB RTX 5060 Ti is only €46 less than the RTX 5070, showing a significant price shift.
Impact of Memory Shortages
In summary, graphics cards with 16 GB of VRAM have seen a substantial increase in their prices. This is likely due to the ongoing global memory shortage that has also hit both desktop and laptop GPUs.
That said, there are still some good GPU purchasing options available if you know where to search. For example, in the US, the RX 9070 with 16 GB of VRAM can be found for under $600 if you are willing to look for an Open-Box deal on Newegg.
Changing Prices of RX 9070
Sadly, the situation for the new RX 9070 has worsened since our previous update. The lowest price for the RX 9070 is now $629.99, which does include a complimentary copy of Crimson Desert. Luckily, the RTX 9070 XT appears to be maintaining its price at $729.99, which is still quite high compared to its original MSRP.
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