Nvidia’s high-end AI chip prices have more than doubled on China’s black market. This surge follows a United States crackdown on illicit exports.
The Financial Times reports that Nvidia’s flagship DGX B300 server now costs over $1.1 million. This price represents a steep increase from six months ago. The server utilizes Nvidia's powerful Blackwell GPUs.
Prices for the popular RTX 6000 Pro workstation chip have also risen significantly. Tightened Washington export controls have increased the risk and difficulty of smuggling banned processors.
Chinese tech companies continue to demand Nvidia hardware despite Beijing’s push for domestic alternatives. Squeezed supply routes are fueling high premiums on the clandestine market.