Nvidia's RTX Pro 6000D: Banned in China, Outperformed by Grey-Market Chips

Nvidia's RTX Pro 6000D, a GPU designed exclusively for the Chinese market, has recently faced a ban on sales within the country. This decision comes as analysts examine the internals of the GPU and compare its performance to grey-market alternatives like the RTX 5090. According to Tom's Hardware, the RTX Pro 6000D's neutered specifications fail to compete with these unauthorized chips, making it an unattractive option for consumers seeking high-performance graphics solutions.

Tom's Hardware highlights that while the RTX Pro 6000D was initially positioned as a cost-effective choice, its limitations in both performance and features have led to its decline in popularity. The article also notes that grey-market RTX 5090s are currently outperforming the banned GPU, leaving many potential buyers disappointed.

For more details on this development, you can read the full article here: https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/why-nobody-is-buying-nvidia-6000d-in-china.

September 17, 2025