RTX 5090D Ban : NVIDIA’s latest move may leave gamers in China disappointed. According to multiple sources and insider reports, NVIDIA has notified its AIB (Add-In Board) partners to halt the sales of the GeForce RTX 5090D — a flagship GPU specifically designed for the Chinese market. This comes in response to tightening US export restrictions, signaling a potential ban similar to what we saw with the company’s high-performance AI chips.
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RTX 5090D Ban : NVIDIA Suspends GeForce RTX 5090D Sales in China Ahead of Expected GPU Ban
A Precautionary Halt: NVIDIA Braces for More Export Bans
The GeForce RTX 5090D, a custom Blackwell-based GPU tailored for China, appears to be the next casualty in the ongoing tech war between the US and China. Following the recent ban on NVIDIA’s H20 AI accelerators, NVIDIA has reportedly taken precautionary steps to suspend sales and production of the RTX 5090D to avoid future complications.
A report from Chiphell forums claims that AIBs such as Colorful and Palit have already stopped offering the RTX 5090D in China. Cooling component suppliers have also reportedly received notices to cease material preparation, further reinforcing the seriousness of the suspension.
The US-China Tech Standoff Continues
The Biden and Trump administrations have both pushed forward with aggressive AI and semiconductor export controls. Previously, NVIDIA’s A100, H100, and RTX 4090 GPUs were caught in the crossfire. The company lost billions in revenue following the ban on the H20 GPU.
Now, the RTX 5090D faces a similar fate, even though it was specifically crafted to meet prior regulatory requirements for China. With evolving policies and no clear roadmap from regulators, NVIDIA is playing it safe by preemptively cutting off supply and production.
Why the RTX 5090D Matters
The GeForce RTX 5090D was NVIDIA’s attempt to maintain a presence in China’s high-end GPU market without violating export laws. It offered Chinese gamers a taste of next-gen GPU performance and was the only flagship GPU officially available in the region.
Its removal from the market not only limits gaming hardware choices for consumers but also opens the door for competitors — most notably AMD — to step in.
AMD Ready to Capitalize
AMD is reportedly preparing to launch a China-exclusive Radeon RX 9070 GRE, aiming to seize the opportunity left by NVIDIA’s exit. This could lead to a reshuffle in the GPU market share in China, as AMD positions itself as a more regulation-friendly alternative.
With NVIDIA’s dominance now under pressure, it remains to be seen how quickly competitors can fill the performance gap left behind by the RTX 5090D.
Financial Impact on NVIDIA
The RTX 5090D suspension, combined with the H20 ban, adds another blow to NVIDIA’s bottom line. The H20 export ban alone is expected to cost NVIDIA $5.5 billion in Q1 2025. The 5090D’s withdrawal further narrows the company’s options in one of the world’s largest consumer tech markets.
NVIDIA’s decision to suspend the GeForce RTX 5090D in China is more than just a business move — it’s a signal of the escalating geopolitical tension affecting the global tech landscape. While consumers wait for clarity, one thing is certain: the battle over GPUs is no longer just about performance — it’s about politics.
FAQs
Why is the RTX 5090D being pulled from the Chinese market?
NVIDIA has reportedly suspended sales due to anticipated US export restrictions that may soon affect the GPU.
Is the RTX 5090D officially banned in China?
Not yet — the ban hasn’t been confirmed, but NVIDIA is taking precautionary steps in anticipation.
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