NVIDIA to Launch RTX 5090 DD in China, Replacing RTX 5090 D

According to recent reports, NVIDIA is set to release the GeForce RTX 5090 DD, a new flagship graphics card designed to comply with China's export regulations, succeeding the current GeForce RTX 5090 D model.

Insider information reveals that the RTX 5090 DD will retain the same core count as the RTX 5090 and RTX 5090 D, featuring 21,760 CUDA cores. However, the memory capacity will be reduced to 24 GB with a 384-bit memory bus operating at 28 Gbps. The card's thermal design power (TDP) is expected to remain at 575 watts.

The upcoming RTX 5090 DD will incorporate the GB202-240 GPU chip, in contrast to the GB202-250 used on the RTX 5090 D and GB202-300 on the standard RTX 5090. This new version will also feature an updated PCB design, identified as PG145 SKU 40, to accommodate changes in VRAM and GPU layout.

Previous leaks suggested that the RTX 5090 DD would have 14,080 CUDA cores alongside 24 GB of GDDR7 memory with a 384-bit interface. This represents a 35% reduction in core count and a 25% decrease in memory compared to the full RTX 5090. Consequently, the total board power (TBP) is expected to be lowered, which may result in gaming performance dropping by approximately 20-30%, a notable decrease.

In terms of pricing, NVIDIA previously aligned the China-specific versions close to global pricing, but this time the RTX 5090 DD is expected to be priced lower. While the full RTX 5090 carries a suggested retail price of $1,999, the RTX 5090 DD is anticipated to be priced around $1,500.