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NVIDIA’s special edition RTX 5090 DD for China to launch in August with up to30% performance cut
NVIDIA is set to launch the GeForce RTX 5090 DD in August for the Chinese market, following US export restrictions on the RTX 5090 D. This special edition features a significant reduction in performance, with CUDA cores down to 14,080 and gaming performance expected to decrease by 20-30%. AMD is also preparing similar graphics cards for China.
Key points
- NVIDIA launching GeForce RTX 5090 DD in August for China.
- This model is a replacement for the banned RTX 5090 D due to US export restrictions.
- Performance cut includes a potential reduction to 14,080 CUDA cores (down by 35%).
- Overall gaming performance is expected to decline by 20-30%.
- AMD is also preparing special edition cards with reduced performance for China.
Why it matters
- US export restrictions impact technology sales and international relations.
- The trend of companies developing lower-performance models for specific markets reflects global trade tensions.
- By 2025, the demand for gaming hardware will remain high, influencing manufacturers' strategies.
NVIDIA's RTX 5090 DD highlights the impact of geopolitical factors on technology markets, showing how companies adapt for specific regions amid export restrictions.