Nvidia's upcoming 'Double D' gaming GPU rebrands to '5090D V2' in recent leak, with the GPU formerly known as 'RTX 5090DD' maintaining its China-exclusive status.
In the ever-evolving world of technology, Nvidia is set to release a new variant of its flagship GPU, the RTX 5090, tailored specifically for the Chinese market. The RTX 5090D V2, due for release in August 2025, is an updated version of the RTX 5090D, designed to comply with strict U.S. export regulations targeting high-performance GPUs exported to China.
The RTX 5090D V2 is a rebranded version of the previously leaked RTX 5090DD, now renamed to RTX 5090D V2. This strategic move reflects Nvidia's commitment to maintaining its presence in the Chinese market, despite the increasing export restrictions.
### Navigating Regulatory Challenges
The RTX 5090D series, including the V2, was developed to navigate the increasingly stringent U.S. Department of Commerce rules that restrict exporting unrestricted RTX 5090 models to China. The RTX 5090D V2 is the third variant in this series, following the original RTX 5090D and the initially announced RTX 5090DD.
One of the key adjustments in the RTX 5090D V2 is a reduction in memory capacity. It features 24 GB of GDDR7 memory on a narrower 384-bit bus, down from 24 GB on a 512-bit bus in the original RTX 5090. This change reduces total memory bandwidth from 1792 GB/s to 1344 GB/s. However, the card retains its 21,760 CUDA cores and a 575 W power draw, keeping core computational performance and thermal characteristics largely intact.
A firmware update reportedly prevents the card from running AI workloads, a measure likely taken to comply further with regulations.
### Performance Comparison with the Standard RTX 5090
Despite the reduced memory bus width and VRAM, the RTX 5090D V2 reportedly delivers virtually identical performance to the unrestricted RTX 5090 in gaming and synthetic benchmarks. The impact on performance in scenarios requiring ultra-high VRAM or bandwidth, such as certain professional workloads or high-resolution, memory-heavy gaming, remains to be seen.
In terms of power and core performance, since CUDA core count and power consumption remain unchanged, raw computational power and efficiency should be comparable to the original 5090D and the standard RTX 5090.
### A Strategic Response to Geopolitical Challenges
The RTX 5090D V2 represents Nvidia's strategic response to geopolitical export restrictions, balancing regulatory compliance with competitive GPU performance for the Chinese market. Its rebranding from the 5090DD reflects a clearer naming convention, and while it introduces some compromises in memory configuration, it aims to maintain flagship-level gaming performance comparable to the standard RTX 5090.
In summary, the RTX 5090D V2 is a testament to Nvidia's commitment to the Chinese market and its ability to adapt to regulatory challenges while maintaining performance standards. With its release in August 2025, the RTX 5090D V2 is poised to make a significant impact in the Chinese tech landscape.
| Feature | RTX 5090 (Standard) | RTX 5090D V2 (China Exclusive) | |-----------------------|----------------------------|-----------------------------------------| | CUDA Cores | 21,760 | 21,760 | | VRAM | Typically 48 GB GDDR7 | 24 GB GDDR7 (reduced capacity) | | Memory Bus Width | 512-bit | 384-bit (narrower) | | Memory Bandwidth | 1792 GB/s | 1344 GB/s | | Power Consumption | ~575 W | 575 W | | Market Availability | Global | China-exclusive | | Export Compliance | Not restricted | Designed to comply with US export rules | | AI Workload Support | Full | Restricted via firmware |
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The RTX 5090D V2, designed to navigate stringent export regulations, showcases Nvidia's integration of artificial-intelligence technology, as a firmware update prevents it from running AI workloads. This specific gadget is an essential component in Nvidia's technological arsenal tailored for the Chinese market.
In terms of performance, the RTX 5090D V2, despite reduced memory capacity, delivers gaming and synthetic benchmark results similar to the standard RTX 5090, demonstrating the power of advanced technology in overcoming regulatory challenges.
