Chinese manufacturer announces new processor comparable to Intel Xeon Ice Lake

According to TechRadar , Loongson Technology, one of China's semiconductor companies, has just announced the 3C6000 series of processors (CPUs). This is an important step in the effort to compete directly with industry giants such as AMD and Intel.

The 3C6000 family includes three versions: the 3C6000/S - which is comparable to the Intel Xeon 4314, the 32-core 3C6000/D, and the 64-core 3C6000/Q, which is expected to launch in 2025. All three use a single-silicon design with 16 cores, 32 threads, and support DDR4-3200x4 memory configurations. Dual- and quad-silicon options in the same system can reach up to 64 cores and 128 threads, suitable for high-performance server applications.

Loongson 3C6000 CPU for server systems, expected to launch in 2025

The 3C6000 chip also supports advanced technologies such as general-purpose GPUs (GPGPUs) and hardware accelerators, helping to meet needs such as artificial intelligence, simulation and big data analysis. This is considered a remarkable step forward in the context of China's push for semiconductor technology self-sufficiency.

However, the challenge for this chip line is not small. Actual performance when facing Intel and AMD products is still an open question. The manufacturer claims that the 32-core version of the 3C6000 can compete with the 32-core Intel Xeon "Ice Lake" from 2021. But to position itself as a serious competitor, the products need to prove their superiority in the international market.

With the US imposing strict restrictions on advanced semiconductor technology, this move by the Chinese chip industry is seen as a sign of progress, but also poses great pressure on technical and market strategy. The ability of the 3C6000 series of chips to change the balance of the global semiconductor industry will depend on whether the product meets performance expectations and can overcome trade barriers.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nha-san-xuat-trung-quoc-cong-bo-vi-xu-ly-moi-sanh-ngang-intel-xeon-ice-lake-185241227225447577.htm