Loongson announced that its 3A6000 processor has achieved a significant commercial milestone. The company stated that mainstream industry shipments for the chip have exceeded one million units. This announcement occurred on May 12, 2024, marking a major step in the adoption of domestic Chinese hardware.
The chip utilizes the fully autonomous LoongArch architecture and self-developed IP cores
The 3A6000 utilizes the fully autonomous LoongArch architecture and self-developed IP cores. It integrates four LA664 processor cores with support for simultaneous multithreading. This configuration provides eight logical threads running at a clock speed of 2.5GHz. The chip achieves a SPEC CPU 2006 base integer score of 51.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Loongson 3A6000 |
|---|---|
| Architecture | LoongArch (fully autonomous) |
| Clock Speed | 2.5GHz |
| Core Configuration | 4 LA664 cores, 8 logical threads (SMT2) |
| SPEC CPU 2006 Base Integer Score | 51 |
Performance benchmarks place the 3A6000 above the Intel Core i3-10100 in specific workloads. It delivers 20% stronger multi-core integer performance and 17% stronger multi-core float performance. Single-core integer performance remains comparable to the Intel competitor. Single-core float performance trails the Intel chip by approximately 5%.
The processor has achieved widespread deployment across various sectors in China. It is currently in use within government, tax, and education fields. Loongson claims this adoption represents a leapfrog upgrade from usable to easy-to-use domestic computing solutions.
Loongson has not confirmed specific pricing details for the 3A6000 processor. The company has not disclosed a global launch window or international availability plans. The current market presence is restricted to the Chinese domestic region.
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