NVIDIA to launch China-only Blackwell-based B20 chip that meets US requirements

NVIDIA has presented its new generation of Blackwell-based acceleratorsa generation that arrives to satisfy the demand for Artificial intelligence currently dominated by solutions H100 from the same company. But we have already seen on several occasions how NVIDIA had to leave the Chinese market behind to enforce US impositions regarding the export of advanced technological products to the Asian country, and to offer customized solutions a posteriori to meet the requirements.. It seems that on this occasion NVIDIA has known how react in advance with his New B20 chip exclusive for the Chinese market.

Following in the footsteps of previous generations, NVIDIA seems to be launching early this time a chip that adapts to restrictions imposed by the United States government, and that meet the requirements for sale in China. A market that It accounts for almost a fifth of this type of business for NVIDIA and it does not want to lose its income. It is expected that NVIDIA will take the same action as with the H100, reducing power in this B20 compared to the recently introduced B200.

For this next generation, NVIDIA seems to be will work with Inspura major distribution partner for its products in China. According to rumors, the new B20 chip will begin its mass production by the end of 2024which will begin to be distributed (unless the United States bans it first) early next year.

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