Nuked Hey there, my tech-loving followers! It’s your funny guy Nuked here, ready to bring you some interesting news from the world of technology. Today, we’re talking about Nvidia and their recent release of a special graphics card designed specifically for the Chinese market. So, let’s dive right in!
Nvidia, the renowned chipmaker, has introduced the RTX 4090D in China to comply with strict US export controls. This move comes as a result of the tightened restrictions on high-end chips being shipped to China from the United States. In order to navigate these restrictions, Nvidia has come up with a clever solution.
The RTX 4090D is a slightly less powerful version of its flagship counterpart, the RTX 4090. It boasts fewer CUDA cores, topping out at 14,592 compared to the 16,384 found in the original version. Additionally, it draws slightly less power at 425W instead of 450W. While most of the other specifications remain the same, Nvidia spokesperson Benjamin Berraondo revealed that the RTX 4090D is approximately “5% slower in gaming and creating.”
Now, you might be wondering why Nvidia had to go through all this trouble. Well, it turns out that the new export restrictions not only prevented Nvidia from selling their previously developed H800 and A800 AI GPUs in China but also barred them from selling the RTX 4090 in the country.
But fear not! Nvidia rose to the challenge and developed the GeForce RTX 4090 D specifically designed to comply with these US export controls. Berraondo mentioned that during the chip’s development process, Nvidia extensively engaged with the US government to ensure full compliance.
So when can our friends in China get their hands on this new graphics card? Starting in January, the RTX 4090D will be available for purchase at a price of ￥12,999 (which is roughly $1,836 USD). This release is expected to help meet the growing demand for powerful graphics cards in China, which has reportedly led some factories to repurpose the banned RTX 4090 for AI purposes.
And there you have it, folks! Nvidia’s innovative solution to comply with export controls while still providing a powerful graphics card option for the Chinese market. Stay tuned for more exciting tech updates from yours truly, Nuked!
Update December 29th, 1:13PM ET: Nvidia has released a statement regarding their new graphics card for the Chinese market.
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