Nvidia Unveils RTX 5090D: A China-Exclusive Graphics Card to Navigate Sanctions
What’s New: Nvidia Corporation NVDA has introduced the RTX 5090D, a specialized version of its renowned RTX 5090 graphics card tailored for the Chinese market.
The RTX 5090D has been modified to comply with U.S. trade restrictions, leading to a decrease in AI performance by about 29% compared to the global RTX 5090 model. In terms of AI TOPS, the capabilities have dropped from 3,352 to 2,375. Still, the RTX 5090D retains many specifications from its worldwide counterpart.
Additional Insights: The Total Processing Power (TPP) of the RTX 5090D stands at 4,750, just under the U.S. export regulation ceiling of 4,800, according to Tom’s Hardware.
| Specifications | RTX 5090 | RTX 5090D |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| DLSS | DLSS 4 | DLSS 4 |
| AI TOPS | 3,352 | 2,375 |
| Tensor Cores | 5th generation | 5th generation |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 4th generation | 4th generation |
| Price | Starting at $1,999 | From CN¥ 16,499 ($2,250) |
Previously, Nvidia has been scrutinized for carefully navigating export guidelines, a topic highlighted by U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.
Scheduled for release in China on January 30, the price of the RTX 5090D will be CN¥ 16,499 ($2,250).
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Significance: In September 2022, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang spoke about how U.S. sanctions affect their operations in China, stating, “Nvidia is an American company, and our government and the administration would love to see us succeed.”
The aim of these restrictions is to prevent China from using advanced AI chips in military developments, creating national security concerns. However, these restrictions pose challenges for Nvidia in selling its advanced chips in China, a market that represented roughly 17% of its fiscal 2024 revenue.
Nvidia’s stock saw a 6% decline after reaching record levels earlier on Tuesday, influenced by announcements made during CES 2025. At the same event, Huang introduced a partnership with Toyota to implement Orin chips in advanced driver-assistance systems.
Stock Performance: Nvidia’s stock fell 6.22% on Tuesday, closing at $140.14. However, it showed resilience in after-hours trading, climbing 1.04% to $141.60, as indicated by data from Benzinga Pro.
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