China-modified Nvidia RTX 5090 with massive 96GB of memory appears on Alibaba for less than $4,000 — 3x more VRAM at 65% the cost of the original - Tom's Hardware

Recently, Chinese manufacturer Shenzhen Suqiao Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. has launched a modified NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card on Alibaba, featuring an impressive 96GB of VRAM—three tim... Read original →

The emergence of a modified RTX 5090 with 96GB VRAM, priced 35% below the original, signals a rapid adaptation within China’s semiconductor ecosystem to meet rising AI compute demands. This move directly challenges NVIDIA’s pricing strategy and pressures TSMC’s 3nm capacity utilization and upstream GDDR7 adoption. While authenticity of certain specs remains questionable, the success highlights OEMs’ growing capability in customization and cost optimization. From a compliance standpoint, such modifications may trigger IP disputes, especially in global markets. As AI-driven demand intensifies, these modified cards could become mainstream, pushing original vendors to reconsider product strategies and licensing models. Within the next 12 months, stricter regulations may force industry consolidation toward standardized partnerships, yet short-term market margins for high-end GPUs will remain under pressure.