Did Nvidia cheat? The price of the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti in the United States tops $1,000.

Rumors About the Production Halt of the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

At the beginning of the year, Asus announced that production of the RTX 5070 Ti would be suspended. Nvidia quickly responded and refuted those claims, and later Asus itself confirmed NVIDIA’s position (perhaps under pressure from its partner). Two weeks after the statements, prices for the RTX 5070 Ti on the market noticeably rose – a sign that the manufacturer may be engaging in unethical practices.

Inventory Check

VideoCardz examined the availability of RTX 5070 Ti cards at major U.S. retailers. The results showed that most variants now cost more than $1 000, even though the model’s suggested retail price is only $749.

Issue with Best Buy

For example, on Best Buy almost all versions of the RTX 5070 Ti exceed the $1 000 threshold. The few listings below $999 are limited in number. This indicates either a shortage of stock or manipulative pricing strategies by third‑party sellers.

Exceptional Deals

In some stores you can find an RTX 5070 Ti at a more affordable price – between $839 and $859 if you use an online discount. These models usually belong to less popular variants (e.g., MSI Ventus) that do not feature the best cooling or quiet operation.

Comparison with the Higher‑End Model

Interestingly, prices for the RTX 5070 Ti often exceed the recommended price of the higher‑end model – GeForce RTX 5080. This confirms a shortage or aggressive pricing policy from sellers.

Thus, VideoCardz’s observations point to potential supply issues and/or dishonest pricing practices that lead to a sharp increase in the cost of the RTX 5070 Ti relative to its suggested retail price.