Summary Points
Prices for Nvidia GPUs are falling across China’s largest electronics market.
The RTX 5090 spiked amid rumors Nvidia would prioritize enterprise GPU production.
Nvidia denied reports, sending prices from over 60,000 yuan to about 50,000.
One Shenzhen vendor quoted 48,500 yuan, despite speculation about export controls.
Falling prices cool the latest market frenzy
At Shenzhen’s Huaqiangbei electronics market, Nvidia’s top-end GeForce RTX 5090 has dropped in price after a sharp rise last month. Traders now quote prices around 50,000 yuan, down from a peak above 60,000 yuan. One seller offered a card for 48,500 yuan.
The earlier surge followed rumors that Nvidia would stop making the RTX 5090 to focus on enterprise chips. Nvidia denied those reports, and prices then eased. The shift suggests that traders respond quickly to news, but they do not always treat speculation as fact.
Confidence does not guarantee steady access
Chinese traders appear less concerned about tighter US export controls, despite renewed speculation following the US midterm elections and reports surrounding Nvidia chief Jensen Huang. Their confidence reflects current market conditions, not a guarantee that rules or supply will remain unchanged.
For buyers, the price drop may make a powerful graphics card more attainable, though a price near 50,000 yuan remains beyond the reach of many households. Access also matters for more than gaming: GPUs can support research, design, and other computing work. Wider access could help more people build skills and create new tools. Still, export limits and supply changes could quickly reshape the market. For now, traders seem to be betting that Nvidia cards will remain available.
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