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title: "Analysts warn of steep GPU price hikes amid global VRAM crunch"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/295135648.md"
description: "Analysts warn of significant GPU price hikes, with Japan and South Korea reporting increases of 20–50%. High-VRAM cards (16GB+) are most affected due to memory module costs, as Nvidia and AMD raise retail prices. Due to supply constraints expected to last until late 2027, analysts advise purchasing mid-range GPUs immediately."
datetime: "2026-08-06T19:41:56.000Z"
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# Analysts warn of steep GPU price hikes amid global VRAM crunch

Global hikes confirmed: Japan and South Korea report GPU price increases of 20–50%, erasing hopes that proximity to memory production could shield local markets. High-VRAM hit hardest: Cards with 16GB+ VRAM face the steepest rises due to higher module costs, with Nvidia and AMD both passing increases to retail prices. Buy now advice: Analysts recommend purchasing select mid-range GPUs soon, as memory supply constraints may keep prices elevated until late 2027 or beyond.

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