German GPU prices are finally easing after the RAMpocalypse spike

GPU prices in Germany are starting to come down after months of increases caused by the wider memory shortage.

According to data reported by 3DCenter, average prices for current generation GPUs peaked at around 120 percent of September 2025 levels in February 2026. Since then, prices have gradually declined. In May, the average is now around 112 percent of September 2025 levels.

That is still higher than before the RAMpocalypse began, but it is the lowest level seen this year.

The improvement is even clearer if the GeForce RTX 5090 is removed from the average. Without that card, GPU prices are around 109 percent of September 2025 levels. The RTX 5090 remains the most inflated model because it has been selling far above MSRP since launch.

Here is the overall picture:

Mid range and budget GPUs were less affected than the highest end cards. The RTX 5060 series saw maximum increases around 13 to 16 percent, and some models have now returned close to September 2025 pricing.

The RTX 5060 8GB is now back around September levels, while the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is actually down around 7 percent compared with September 2025. The RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the exception. It still sells for around 27 percent more than it did in September because demand remains strong and availability is limited.

AMD’s Radeon cards also saw price hikes over the past few months, with some models rising by as much as 33 percent. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB remains popular in the budget segment and is still around 18 percent above September 2025 pricing. The Radeon RX 9070 XT, however, is now roughly back to its September level.

Higher end models such as the RTX 5070, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5080 have also dropped this month, suggesting lower demand is finally helping pull prices down.

This does not mean the GPU market is fully healthy again. Memory prices remain a major pressure point, and regional pricing can vary a lot. Germany may be improving faster than other markets.

Still, the trend is encouraging. After the February peak, GPU prices are moving in the right direction. If demand stays softer and supply improves, more cards could continue drifting back toward normal pricing over the next few months.