Leaked packaging suggests that NVIDIA is gearing up to release a GeForce RTX 5090D graphics card specifically for China. This follows the successful, albeit limited, run of the RTX 4090D in the same market.
The "D" series GPUs are modified versions designed to comply with US export restrictions. These typically feature reduced core counts compared to their standard counterparts, resulting in a performance difference.
The leak, originating from MEGAsizeGPU, reveals the apparent logo for the RTX 5090D.
The RTX 4090D sold well in China, often selling out at retailers. This likely prompted NVIDIA to develop a successor despite the challenges posed by export regulations.
Specific details about the RTX 5090D's specifications remain unknown, but it's likely that NVIDIA will need to maintain a Total Processing Power (TPP) below the restricted limit. Architectural improvements will be key to bridging the performance gap compared to the standard RTX 5090.
The RTX 5090D is expected to launch alongside the standard RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 models in the first quarter of 2025, potentially around CES 2025.
