RX 9070 XT Finally Cracks ¥90,000 in Japan: Sapphire and ASRock Models Lead the Drop
Japanese gamers are getting a rare bit of good news in the ongoing GPU pricing crisis. According to GAZLOG, the Radeon RX 9070 XT has hit a new all‑time low in the country, with two standard models now listed at ¥87,800 – the first time the card has fallen below the ¥90,000 threshold.
At current exchange rates, ¥87,800 converts to approximately $551 USD or €475 EUR. For rough comparison, removing Japan’s 10% consumption tax yields about $501 USD or €432 EUR. (These are currency conversions only and do not reflect actual US or EU retail pricing, which remains higher.)
The two cards at this record low are:
- Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 9070 XT
- ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Challenger
Both are standard‑clock Navi 48 models with 16GB of GDDR6 memory, a 2,970 MHz boost clock, and 304W board power – the reference specifications for the RX 9070 XT.
How Much Has It Dropped?
The RX 9070 XT launched in Japan at prices ranging from approximately ¥112,980 to ¥137,800 depending on the model. The current ¥87,800 represents a 22% to 30% reduction – a significant drop for a card that has struggled to approach its $599 MSRP anywhere in the world.
Radeon RX 9070 XT – AMAZON
GAZLOG notes that the previous low was ¥89,800 in late April, so this is a fresh downward move. However, the site also cautions that Japanese GPU prices can return to earlier levels within days or a week, suggesting this may be a limited‑time or limited‑stock offer.
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Why This Matters
The RX 9070 XT has been one of the hardest cards to find at reasonable prices, with most custom models selling well above MSRP in the US and Europe. Japan’s market has been similarly inflated, making this drop a notable exception. Whether other regions will follow remains to be seen, but for Japanese builders, this is the best opportunity yet to grab AMD’s top RDNA 4 card without overspending.
Source: gazlog