2023 has been a good year for gamers, especially for those who use computers. The new AMD graphics cards have injected some new life into a sector that had been lacking in interesting news for quite some time. This has also prompted Nvidia to respond with an imminent launch of their own. However, amidst the excitement, it is important for gamers to not get confused and end up purchasing the wrong card.
Recent news has revealed that Nvidia has confirmed the launch of the new RTX 4090D. Despite its name, the RTX 4090D is actually quite the opposite of an evolution of the original RTX 4090. Rather, it is a modified version specifically created for the Chinese market, as a response to trade restrictions imposed by the United States.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) prohibited the export of certain hardware components ideal for the development of Artificial Intelligence to China, in an effort to prevent China from gaining an advantage in AI development. In response to this, Nvidia has released the RTX 4090D with certain functions blocked at the driver level, making it less powerful than the original model.
With this in mind, it is not advisable for gamers to seek out the new RTX 4090D, as it costs the same as a normal RTX 4090 and is less powerful. However, the good news is that Nvidia is preparing a new generation of its ‘Super’ range, which is expected to be unveiled in January. These new models are anticipated to be improved versions of the current cards, with more cores and general performance enhancements.
In conclusion, while the new RTX 4090D may seem enticing, it is best to wait for the upcoming ‘Super’ range from Nvidia, which will likely offer better performance and value. It will be interesting to see how these new models will compete with the AMD RX 7800 and RX 7800 XT, and what the final pricing will be in Spain.
