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GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB Touches $800+ Price Tag On Newegg, A GPU That Launched At $429 Last Year
The recent surge in prices for NVIDIA's mid-range GPUs, specifically the RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB, has been propelled by worsening DRAM availability and subsequent price hikes initiated by NVIDIA. The GPU, which originally launched at $429, is now frequently listed at prices above $800, with some variants approaching $1000, making it increasingly difficult for mid-range buyers to engage in the GPU market. This rapid escalation could also impact the pricing dynamics of competing models such as the Radeon RX 9060 XT.
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Published 15 Aug 2026, 14:20 UTC3 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB's median price has increased by nearly 39% in two months.
- Initial MSRP of $429 surpassed by escalating market prices.
- Worsening DRAM availability is driving up production costs.
- Major vendors like GIGABYTE and ASUS increased GPU prices in response.
- Market entry costs for mid-range GPUs have reached unprecedented levels.
Interesting facts
- Retail prices for some RTX 5060 Ti variants are close to $1200.
- Previous expectations deemed a $1000 GPU as poor value; current models approach that price.