Core Viewpoint - Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang indicated that future forecasts will exclude the Chinese market, yet the significance of China to Nvidia remains critical, as evidenced by the emphasis on Huawei as a competitive threat [3] Group 1: Nvidia's Strategy in China - Nvidia is developing a new generation of chips for the Chinese market, based on the GB202 GPU architecture, with plans to launch these new processors as early as July 2024 [3] - The new chips will include two models, referred to as B20 and B40/B30, which may be marketed as variants of the RTX 6000 series to obscure their Blackwell lineage [4] - Recent U.S. export controls have imposed restrictions on memory bandwidth and interconnect speed, leading to the use of GDDR memory in the new chips instead of HBM memory [4] Group 2: Chip Specifications - The B20 chip will utilize Nvidia's ConnectX-8 for interconnect functionality, optimized for small-scale clusters with 8 to 16 cards, primarily for inference tasks [6] - The B30/B40 models will support NVLink interconnect but at reduced speeds compared to standard specifications, with expected bandwidth similar to the H20's 900Gbps [7] - Memory configurations for the new chips are anticipated to include 24GB, 36GB, and 48GB, with the 48GB option being the most likely [8] Group 3: Market Demand and Pricing - The new chips are expected to be priced between $6,500 and $8,000, significantly lower than the H20's price range of $10,000 to $12,000, which may drive sustained customer demand [9] - Full server configurations with these new chips are estimated to cost between $80,000 and $100,000, depending on the connectivity options [9] Group 4: Customer Interest and Market Dynamics - Major Chinese tech companies have shown varying interest in the new chip models, with Tencent favoring the B20 for its cost-effectiveness in inference tasks, while ByteDance is more interested in the B30 and B40 to meet market demand left by the H20's discontinuation [10][11] - Alibaba has not specified a preference for particular models but indicates a strong overall demand for the chips [11] Group 5: Current Situation and Challenges - The true test for Nvidia will come once major Chinese customers receive testing cards, as the evaluation process typically takes about a month before large orders can be placed [12] - Despite Huang's comments, the Chinese market remains a vital revenue source for Nvidia, and competitors like Huawei continue to advance their own R&D efforts [12]

Core Viewpoint - The tightening of U.S. restrictions on China's semiconductor industry is expected to escalate, potentially leading to a complete ban on AI chips entering China, which will significantly impact companies like NVIDIA and ByteDance [1][2]. Group 1: U.S. Restrictions on Semiconductor Exports - The U.S. government is preparing for significant new AI and export licensing restrictions against China, which may result in a total ban on all AI chips entering the country [1]. - NVIDIA's H20 and B20 chips, which are currently allowed in China, could be affected by these new restrictions, with NVIDIA projected to ship approximately 1 million H20 chips in 2024, generating over $12 billion in revenue [1]. - Following previous restrictions, NVIDIA has adjusted its product strategy by introducing downgraded versions of its chips for the Chinese market, including the H20, L20, and L2 [1][2]. Group 2: ByteDance's AI Chip Development Strategy - ByteDance is accelerating its self-developed AI chip strategy to reduce reliance on NVIDIA and enhance technological independence, planning to invest over $12 billion in AI infrastructure by 2025 [2]. - ByteDance was reported to be collaborating with Broadcom on a 5nm AI chip, which would comply with U.S. export restrictions, although the company has denied these reports [2][3]. - The collaboration with Broadcom is expected to significantly lower procurement costs and ensure a stable supply of high-end chips [2]. Group 3: Data Center Utilization and Future Challenges - ByteDance aims to utilize data centers in Southeast Asia to access NVIDIA chips, planning large-scale orders through leasing agreements to enhance its overseas AI capabilities [3][4]. - The company has already invested $8.8 billion in data centers in Thailand and is a significant customer of Malaysian data centers [4]. - New U.S. regulations are expected to close the loophole that allows Chinese companies to access high-performance chips through overseas data centers, further complicating their operations [5].

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