Nvidia is reportedly engineering a new AI chip, codenamed B30A, tailored for the Chinese market, leveraging its cutting-edge Blackwell architecture. Sources suggest the B30A could outperform the existing H20 model, currently Nvidia’s most advanced offering available to China. The chip utilizes a single-die design, a crucial factor in balancing performance with adherence to stringent U.S. export controls. While the final specifications remain under wraps, Nvidia intends to provide samples for evaluation in the near future. This move comes at a sensitive time, amidst ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China, with Washington carefully monitoring access to advanced AI technologies. Nvidia’s CEO has actively engaged with regulators, emphasizing the importance of the Chinese market to the company’s financial health. Beyond the B30A, Nvidia is also developing the RTX6000D, an AI inference-focused chip slated for release in September, further demonstrating its commitment to the Chinese market despite regulatory complexities.
Nvidia Designing Blackwell-Based B30A AI Chip for China, Aiming to Exceed H20 Performance
