GPU prices in Germany are finally showing signs of real relief after months of inflation, with new data suggesting the market is gradually stabilizing. While not every region is seeing the same improvement, German retail pricing trends indicate that the worst of the recent surge may be easing—good news for PC gamers, creators, and anyone planning a new build.
Earlier this year, prices for the latest-generation graphics cards jumped sharply, peaking at around 120% of their September 2025 levels in February. That spike followed months of pressure on the broader PC hardware market, and at the time it looked like inflated pricing could stick around for a while. Some models climbed dramatically, with increases reaching as high as 53%, while many others rose in the more common 10% to 30% range.
Since then, pricing has been trending downward. March brought the first noticeable dip, though it initially looked like a short-lived correction. April delivered additional softening, and May has continued that slide—this time with more meaningful results. Based on the latest tracking from 3D Center, the average selling price across the GPUs included in the report now sits at about 112% compared to September 2025. Put simply, GPUs are still more expensive than they were last fall, but the gap is shrinking, and this is the lowest average level seen so far in 2026.
One major factor in the overall average is the GeForce RTX 5090, which has remained the most heavily inflated card in the lineup and continues to sell well above its MSRP. When the RTX 5090 is removed from the calculation, the average markup improves further, dropping to roughly 109% versus September 2025. That suggests a large portion of the market—especially outside the ultra-high-end tier—is normalizing faster than the headline number might imply.
The mid-range and entry-level segment has been far less volatile throughout the surge, and in some cases pricing has essentially returned to where it was in September 2025. The GeForce RTX 5060 series is a good example: earlier increases generally topped out around 13% to 16%, but most of the lineup has now fallen back to September-like pricing. The exception is the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, which is still selling for about 27% above September 2025. Demand remains strong and availability appears limited, keeping that particular model elevated. Interestingly, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB has moved in the opposite direction, now sitting roughly 7% below September 2025 pricing—an unusual but welcome shift for value-focused buyers.
On the AMD side, Radeon graphics cards also experienced notable increases in previous months, in some cases reaching around 33% above September 2025 levels. Pricing has improved recently, but some popular budget-oriented models remain higher than many shoppers would like. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB, for instance, continues to sell at around 18% above its September 2025 pricing, reflecting strong interest in the affordable performance segment.
Meanwhile, several higher-tier cards have also started to drift downward in Germany, including the GeForce RTX 5070, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5080. If demand continues to cool and supply stays steady, these reductions could continue, gradually bringing more of the market closer to historically normal pricing.
For buyers watching GPU prices in Germany, the takeaway is clear: the market isn’t fully back to normal, but momentum is moving in the right direction. If you’ve been waiting for a better window to upgrade, the recent drops suggest more opportunities could be ahead—especially if the most inflated models begin to ease and broader demand remains lower.
