The latest release for the Chinese market, the RTX 5090 D V2, offers a more affordable alternative to the RTX 5090 line by trimming some features. This new version is set to enter the market at around 14,000 Yuan, significantly lower than the original RTX 5090 D, which debuted at 20,000 Yuan.
Despite discontinuation, some stock of the RTX 5090 D remains available, and NVIDIA’s partners are clearing out these inventories. The original model was already a reduced variant of the RTX 5090, maintaining most specs such as CUDA cores and VRAM, but with lower AI performance.
New American export regulations mean NVIDIA must reduce the memory in their RTX 5090 D models, leading to the impending release of the trimmed-down RTX 5090 D V2. This new version is expected to feature 24 GB of GDDR7 VRAM with a 384-bit bus, compared to the 32 GB and 512-bit bus in its predecessor.
Priced at around 14,000 Yuan (approximately $1,950 USD), the RTX 5090 D V2 represents a 30% price cut from the initial RTX 5090 D. The adjustments in memory spec reflect this decrease, making it an appealing option for budget-conscious buyers, despite reduced AI capabilities.
For gaming enthusiasts, the 24 GB GDDR7 memory is more than adequate, though the AI functions of the RTX 5090 D V2 will be noticeably less robust. The standard RTX 5090, forbidden officially in China, remains preferred, especially among enterprises employing custom PCBs.
The RTX 5090 D V2 is slated for launch in early August, but availability is expected about a week later. Until then, the remaining RTX 5090 D units will continue to sell swiftly due to their limited numbers. With demand still high, these older models are likely to run out before the new version hits the shelves.
