GeForce RTX 5090 And RTX 5080 Witness A Sudden Price Drop Of Up To 22% In Japan, But It’s Unlikely Due To Jensen’s Resignation - Wccftech
Prices for NVIDIA's flagship RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 GPUs have suddenly dropped by up to 22% in Japan following CEO Jensen Huang's resignation, though no direct connection has been established.
The price decline affects models like the Palit RTX 5090 GameRock 32 GB, which dropped from 1,288,000 Yen ($8,062) to 1,048,000 Yen ($6,560) in a single day. ITmedia reported an even steeper 22.38% reduction at its Akihabara store, with the GPU now priced at 999,800 Yen.
Market Dynamics
The RTX 5080 has seen prices fall from over 300,000 Yen to 299,800 Yen (approximately $1,876), representing a 16.7% decrease. According to Gazlog, these price reductions aren't directly related to Huang's resignation but rather follow the GPUs reaching peak prices at the end of October.
Supply Chain Factors
RTX 5090 supply inventory returned around November 3, with other retailers receiving shipments alongside Dospara. This increased availability, combined with slowing demand at premium price points, has led to the substantial discounts observed in the Japanese market.
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