If you’re planning to upgrade to NVIDIA’s RTX 5090 D in China, you might want to hit pause for a bit. According to a report from BenchLife, NVIDIA may be pulling back the supply of the RTX 5090 D in the Chinese market, raising concerns among local gamers and DIY builders.
To recap, the RTX 5090 D is a special variant made for China. It delivers flagship gaming performance while toning down AI capabilities to stay within US export limits. The goal was to offer a powerful graphics card that could bypass strict AI chip restrictions, but still pack a punch for gaming and content creation.
Now, however, it seems that even this tailored version is facing trouble. Several AIC partners, including big names like Colorful, Palit, and PC Partner, have reportedly received instructions to pause their supply chain activities for the card. Cooling module manufacturers have also been asked to hold off on RTX 5090 D-related components.
The issue seems to come down to memory and I/O bandwidth limits set by the US government. Chips that exceed 1,400 GB/s memory bandwidth, 1,100 GB/s I/O, or a combined 1,700 GB/s fall into the restricted category. While the RTX 5090 D reduces AI throughput, it might still be over the line in terms of total bandwidth, which could explain the halt.
So, what does this mean for gamers? If you’re in China, it could lead to a shortage, inflated prices, or delays in getting your hands on the RTX 5090 D. That said, it’s important to note that this only affects the Chinese market. The standard RTX 5090 and other models remain unaffected in other parts of the world, including Malaysia and the rest of Southeast Asia.
As of now, NVIDIA hasn’t made any official statements, but multiple sources and supply chain indicators are pointing toward a real disruption.
If you’re based in China and have been eyeing the RTX 5090 D, you may want to act fast or keep an eye on alternative options. For everyone else, it’s business as usual.
Source: benchlife.info
