Shenzhen Suqiao Intelligent Technology has listed a modified Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card on Alibaba. The device features 96 GB of video memory, which is three times the capacity of the original model.
The card is priced at $3,888. This is approximately 35% lower than the standard GeForce RTX 5090 retail price in the United States. Other listings for similar modified cards on Alibaba reach up to $5,900.
Suqiao is an OEM/ODM manufacturer with over 10 years of experience in producing motherboards, servers, and graphics accelerators. The company likely utilized a custom printed circuit board to accommodate memory chips on both sides.
Technical specifications in the listing raise questions, specifically the mention of GDDR6X memory at 14 Gbps. Industry standards for GDDR6X chips typically involve 2 GB capacities and higher speeds, suggesting potential discrepancies in the product description.
Modifying memory capacity on GeForce cards requires custom firmware and software adjustments. Reports indicate that firmware for the RTX 5090 leaked online several months ago, facilitating the development of such variants for AI-related tasks.
