Reuters: US Controls Tighten, Nvidia B300 Price in China Rises to Over 30 Million NTD
Due to tightened US regulations, strong AI computing demand in China, and a crackdown on chip smuggling, the price of Nvidia B300 servers in China has nearly doubled, reaching approximately RMB 7 million (about NTD 32.44 million). Nvidia has banned B300 sales to China and warns against illegal transshipments.
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(Central News Agency, Beijing, 30th, integrated foreign report) Industry insiders point out that due to strong demand for AI computing equipment in China and the authorities' severe crackdown on chip smuggling to cut off black market sources, the price of Nvidia B300 servers has almost doubled, with each unit selling for as much as approximately RMB 7 million (about NTD 32.44 million).
Reuters reported that four sources said the price of Nvidia's most advanced, most powerful servers for AI computing has been rising since the beginning of this year, but after key supply channels in the gray market faced pressure, prices soared dramatically.
Sources pointed out that another driving force behind the price surge is the strong demand for computing power from Chinese technology companies. However, many companies avoid including Nvidia hardware in their financial statements due to concerns about US sanctions risks.
As this matter involves sensitive issues, the sources requested anonymity. Reuters was the first media to report on the astonishing price quotation for the equipment.
Nvidia, in response to Reuters' questions, stated that B300 servers have been banned from sale to China and requested partners to strictly adhere to relevant regulations.
Nvidia warned in a statement: "As systems become increasingly large and complex, illegal transshipments will ultimately be doomed to fail."
"Nvidia does not provide any services or support for such systems, and the relevant enforcement mechanisms are strict and effective."
Two sources said that a server equipped with eight B300 GPUs sells for approximately US$550,000 in the United States, an increase from approximately US$500,000 at the end of last year.
Driven by tightening US export controls, a premium due to supply shortages has appeared in the Chinese market, almost doubling the price from approximately RMB 4 million at the end of last year. (Compiled by Chen Yuting) 1150430
Reuters reported that four sources said the price of Nvidia's most advanced, most powerful servers for AI computing has been rising since the beginning of this year, but after key supply channels in the gray market faced pressure, prices soared dramatically.
Sources pointed out that another driving force behind the price surge is the strong demand for computing power from Chinese technology companies. However, many companies avoid including Nvidia hardware in their financial statements due to concerns about US sanctions risks.
As this matter involves sensitive issues, the sources requested anonymity. Reuters was the first media to report on the astonishing price quotation for the equipment.
Nvidia, in response to Reuters' questions, stated that B300 servers have been banned from sale to China and requested partners to strictly adhere to relevant regulations.
Nvidia warned in a statement: "As systems become increasingly large and complex, illegal transshipments will ultimately be doomed to fail."
"Nvidia does not provide any services or support for such systems, and the relevant enforcement mechanisms are strict and effective."
Two sources said that a server equipped with eight B300 GPUs sells for approximately US$550,000 in the United States, an increase from approximately US$500,000 at the end of last year.
Driven by tightening US export controls, a premium due to supply shortages has appeared in the Chinese market, almost doubling the price from approximately RMB 4 million at the end of last year. (Compiled by Chen Yuting) 1150430