RTX 5060 Ti 16GB Median Price Hits $805 — 88% Above Launch MSRP
WCCFTech reports median street prices for NVIDIA's RTX 50 series have risen sharply, with the RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5070 seeing double‑digit increases in recent months.
What happened and why it matters
WCCFTech reports that the median street price for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB has climbed to $805, which the outlet says is 88% above the card's launch MSRP. The same report notes that median prices for the RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5070 have increased by as much as 39% over the last two months and that some RTX 50 series cards are approaching a median near $900.
The article also highlights that NVIDIA continues to list the RTX 50 series at their official MSRPs even as vendors have pushed retail prices higher — the report attributes vendor increases of roughly 20–40% to a recent company price adjustment.
Key takeaways for PC gaming
- Upgrades will cost more: If you were planning a GPU upgrade, expect higher street prices than MSRPs for RTX 50 series models named in the report.
- Timing matters more now: Players timing builds around big releases or performance targets should factor in elevated GPU costs when choosing components.
- Shop comparisons are essential: With vendors showing variable markups, checking multiple retailers and the secondary market can make a difference in how much you pay.
How this fits recent pricing trends
The WCCFTech piece frames this as a continuation of steadily rising NVIDIA GPU prices over the past months. The new rises documented in the report — median increases up to 39% in two months and vendor markups of 20–40% tied to a company price change — reinforce that trend for the RTX 50 series.
What to watch next
Follow vendor listings and reputable outlets for updated median and retail pricing. Watch for any further adjustments from NVIDIA or retailers that could narrow the gap between official MSRP and street price. Outlets such as WCCFTech are currently tracking these changes and are likely to report subsequent movements.