RTX 5080 Prices Near around $1,760 in Japan as Supply Tightens

Graphics card buyers in Japan are facing steeper costs as NVIDIA RTX 50 series prices climb. The RTX 5080 now hovers near 280,000 JPY (around $1,760), a shift that narrows the budget gap for mid-range models. This price movement signals tighter supply and rising component costs across the entire product line.

Mid-range GPU costs surge as memory prices rise

Market data shows the RTX 5080 lower 50% average settling at 280,000 JPY (around $1,760), with the lowest observed price at 268,000 JPY (around $1,684). The RTX 5090 minimum price has also risen to 790,000 JPY (around $4,965). These figures reflect a broader trend affecting high-end and mainstream GPUs alike.

The most dramatic shifts involve the RTX 5060 Ti series. The 16GB variant saw a 26.1% price increase over the last 90 days, reaching an average of 128,000 JPY (around $804). This surge has brought its price close to the RTX 5070, which averages 135,000 JPY (around $848). The 8GB variant rose more modestly by 9.7%.

NVIDIA attributes these price hikes to rising memory semiconductor costs and reduced supply from AIB partners. Buyers comparing the 5060 Ti 16GB and 5070 now face a narrower price differential than before. We looked at Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gets Ultra 7 earlier while tracking Nvidia launches.

The confirmed data points to a market where entry-level RTX 50 series cards are losing their value advantage. Shoppers should expect sustained pricing pressure as component costs remain elevated. The gap between the 5060 Ti 16GB and 5070 closing is a key indicator of this trend.