Loongson Technology, a Chinese semiconductor developer, has unveiled its new generation of chips, the 2K3000 and 3B6000M, designed for industrial control and mobile devices respectively. These chips integrate eight Loongson CPU cores based on the LoongArch architecture and incorporate a self-developed GPGPU for enhanced general-purpose computing and AI acceleration. Loongson claims a significant improvement in graphics performance compared to its previous generation.
This launch is a key part of China's broader strategy to reduce its dependence on Western technology. Loongson is a leading player in this effort, aiming to create a self-sufficient information technology ecosystem. The new chips are already being integrated into product designs by numerous manufacturers specializing in industrial control systems and IT solutions.
The software ecosystems to support the new chips are under final development. The successful implementation of these chips will depend on the maturity of supporting software and the widespread adoption by manufacturers.