Nvidia’s RTX 4090 returns to China 11% slower than before

Nvidia has launched a modified version of its GeForce RTX 4090 GPU in China to comply with US export restrictions, featuring a 10.94% decrease in performance compared to the original model.

The modified RTX 4090D has reduced core count and tensor core count, along with other specifications remaining mostly unchanged, such as peak clock speeds and memory capacity.

This move follows previous instances where Nvidia altered its products, such as the A100 and H100, to adhere to US export controls. The company’s actions have garnered attention from US officials, including Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.