NVIDIA is gearing up to launch the new GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 variant in China, and one of their partners has already jumped the gun by listing the GPU on a major e-commerce platform.
Colorful, a key partner, has unveiled four different editions of the RTX 5090 D V2. This release comes in response to recent US export policies, which halted the shipping of the previous RTX 5090 D model due to its AI capabilities. To comply, NVIDIA introduced the V2 version, featuring decreased memory specifications with 24 GB of GDDR7 VRAM, down from 32 GB, and a narrower 384-bit memory bandwidth.
As the embargo lifts tomorrow, Colorful’s versions are already stirring interest with starting prices at 20,699 Yuan (about $2,880). Other editions are listed at 20,799 and 20,999 Yuan, translating to roughly $2,900 USD. These prices are higher than anticipated, as prior reports suggested the V2 would cost around 14,000 Yuan, approximately $830 less than its predecessor.
It seems Chinese gamers will face unchanged prices for less powerful hardware. Existing inventories of the RTX 5090 D appear to be depleting fast, with many units already distributed worldwide through major retailers at prices exceeding $5,000. Interestingly, some GeForce RTX 5090 GPUs are finding their way to China through unconventional channels, being repurposed for AI tasks. Some units, stripped of their GPUs and VRAM, are entering the market through secretive supply chains.
This evolving situation highlights the complexity and dynamism of the GPU market amidst geopolitical shifts and growing demand.
