Loongson Technology

Loongson introduces a 16-core server CPU based on its proprietary LoongArch architecture. The 40W chip supports DDR4 ECC memory and offers 32 PCIe lanes, positioning it for budget-friendly small-to-mid-sized business (SMB) servers handling file storage, databases, and web hosting. The design aims to reduce reliance on foreign processor technologies.

Jun 2026Tom's HardwareNews article

Loongson’s **3A6000 processor** reaches **1 million units sold** since its November 2023 launch. The chip integrates into China’s **‘XinChuang’ IT replacement program**, backed by government initiatives to reduce reliance on foreign technology. Adoption spans domestic computing and server applications, aligning with broader self-sufficiency goals in semiconductor manufacturing.

May 2026South China Morning PostNews article

Loongson introduces the **3B6600 CPU** and **9A1000 GPU**, targeting performance comparable to Intel’s 12th Gen and AMD’s RX 550 series. The chips aim to compete with last-generation Western processors in 2027, marking China’s push into high-performance computing. Loongson’s designs focus on domestic demand amid geopolitical tech restrictions.

May 2026Tom's HardwareNews article

Loongson Technology introduces the **3C6000**, its newest in-house CPU design. The company presents the chip in Beijing as part of its push for domestic semiconductor innovation. The 3C6000 follows Loongson’s prior self-developed processors, reinforcing its focus on reducing reliance on foreign chip imports.

Jun 2025bastillepost.comNews article