China unveils server chips to rival Intel models

Chinese chipmaker Loongson has unveiled new server CPUs that it claims are comparable to Intel’s 2021 Ice Lake processors, marking a step forward in the nation’s push for tech self-sufficiency.

The new 3C6000 series offers up to 128 cores and supports two threads per core, with benchmark results placing it on par with third-generation Xeon CPUs.

Loongson has also released the 2K3000 chip aimed at industrial devices and mobile PCs, rounding out its offerings across server, industrial and consumer markets.

The company stressed Linux compatibility and noted that several public institutions in China have begun adopting its hardware.

Separately, Chinese state media reported that China Telecom’s quantum technology unit had developed a control system capable of managing up to 1,024 qubits. However, this achievement would place China at the forefront of commercially available quantum computing hardware if accurate.

Both announcements reflect China’s efforts to reduce dependency on foreign technologies and develop competitive alternatives. The breakthroughs come amid increasing geopolitical tension and growing restrictions on China’s access to Western chipmaking technology.

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