NVIDIA’s China-exclusive GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 with 24GB GDDR7 memory will be unveiled August 5 and launch for retail on August 12, replacing the discontinued RTX 5090 D variant.
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RTX 5090 D V2 August Launch Timeline Revealed
The China-exclusive GeForce RTX 5090 variant will be launched in the first week of August, with sales commencing a week later. NVIDIA will unveil the GPU on August 5, giving retailers adequate preparation time before the official August 12 retail launch.
This staggered approach aims to prevent the inventory depletion issues that plagued the global RTX 5090 launch, though China-exclusive availability should help manage demand more effectively.
Technical Specifications Comparison
| Specification | RTX 5090 D V2 | Original RTX 5090 D | Standard RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 24GB GDDR7 | 32GB GDDR7 | 32GB GDDR7 |
| CUDA Cores | 21,760 | ~21,760 | 21,760 |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit | 512-bit | 512-bit |
| Bandwidth | 1.34 TB/s | 1.79 TB/s | 1.79 TB/s |
| GPU Die | GB202-240 | GB202 variant | GB202 |
Export Restrictions Drive Changes
The RTX 5090 D V2 replaces the recently discontinued RTX 5090 D due to new US export policies. The key difference lies in reduced VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth to comply with restrictions that don’t allow NVIDIA to exceed 1.4 TB/s of memory bandwidth.
Most specifications remain untouched, but the smaller 384-bit memory bus significantly reduces overall memory bandwidth compared to the original’s 512-bit configuration.
Market Impact and Availability
Since the original RTX 5090 D has been discontinued in China, leftover stock appears globally. The GALAX RTX 5090 D HOF OC LAB recently listed on eBay for $5,500, with similar high-priced listings appearing worldwide as collectors seek the discontinued variant.
Performance Expectations
Despite the reduced memory specifications, the RTX 5090 D V2 maintains the full 21,760 CUDA core count using the GB202-240 GPU die. While memory bandwidth takes a hit, core performance should remain largely intact for most gaming scenarios.
The 24GB VRAM capacity still exceeds most competing cards, ensuring strong performance for high-resolution gaming and professional workloads within export restriction limits.
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FAQs
When will the RTX 5090 D V2 be available for purchase?
The GPU debuts August 5 with retail sales starting August 12 in China exclusively.
How does the V2 differ from the original RTX 5090 D?
The V2 has 24GB VRAM instead of 32GB and reduced memory bandwidth due to export restrictions.
