# Why The RTX 5090 Gaming GPU Is Banned In China (And What NVIDIA May Offer Them Instead)

> For the second generation in a row, Nvidia's flagship 90-series GPU isn't officially available in China. Like the RTX 4090 gaming GPU before it, the RTX 5090 was blocked under U. S.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1923269/why-rtx-5090-banned-in-china-what-gpu-nvidia-may-offer-country-instead/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6888ec4ee4b9845d3325682e)
- **Published:** 2025-07-29
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #nvidia #gaming #geforce-rtx #china #banned #instead #offer #available
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