25 May 2025
Exclusive: Nvidia to launch cheaper Blackwell AI chip for China after US export curbs, sources say
Nvidia plans to launch a new AI chipset for China priced at $6,500-$8,000, significantly cheaper than its restricted H20 model ($10,000-$12,000). The Blackwell-architecture GPU will begin mass production in June, using simpler specifications to comply with US export restrictions. Nvidia’s China market share has dropped from 95% to 50% due to ongoing trade curbs, with Huawei emerging as main competitor.READ FULL