The RTX 5060 Card Controversy: The Intern and the Company's Story

The Beginning of the Crisis: Intern Wins RTX 5060 Card

The Technical Dispute: This story, which sparked widespread debate in Chinese tech circles, revolves around an intern at a Shanghai company who attended the Nvidia Roadshow in Suzhou. This was a business trip with all expenses covered by the company. Nvidia Roadshow events typically aim to showcase the latest innovations in AI and accelerated computing, and to connect with partners and customers about the newest products and technologies (Source). During this event, the intern won an RTX 5060 graphics card in a stamp-collecting raffle. The card is valued at approximately 3000 Chinese Yuan (equivalent to 400-422 US dollars).

Prize Value: According to recent reports and rumors, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card is expected to launch in May 2025, which adds context to the value of the prize won by the intern, as it may be a model not yet released to the market (Source).

Company Demands Prize, Intern Refuses

Company's Stance: The company demanded the intern hand over the graphics card, arguing that the trip was company-funded, and therefore the prize was considered its property.

Intern's Refusal: However, the intern refused to hand over the card, asserting it was personal property won through his own luck. The dispute escalated after senior management and HR intervened, with the intern facing intense pressure and being told to "look for another company" or threatened with termination of his service.

Intern's Resignation and Legal Opinion

Final Decision: Ultimately, the intern resigned and kept the graphics card.

Legal Opinion: Legal experts unanimously agreed that prizes won through random chance are the personal property of the individual, especially since the intern's participation in the raffle was not part of his official job duties. This opinion is consistent with the general principles of Chinese labor law, which defines the rights and obligations of employees and employers (Source).

Public Reaction and Internal Pressures

Widespread Reaction: This incident sparked considerable online debate, with many users criticizing the company's actions as unprofessional and unethical.

Hidden Pressures: Some reports also revealed that a colleague of the intern initially suggested selling the card and splitting the proceeds. When the intern refused, the situation was escalated to the company's finance department, reflecting the internal pressures the intern faced.