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China's Loongson Launches 16-Core Server CPU for Budget SMBs
Loongson announced the 3C3000, a 16-core server CPU based on its LoongArch architecture. The chip consumes 40W, supports DDR4 ECC memory and 32 PCIe lanes, and targets low-cost file, database, and web servers. Loongson claims its performance matches the earlier 3C5000 model.
Meridian48 take
While the 3C3000 is a step forward for China's homegrown chip efforts, its performance claims need independent verification and it remains far behind mainstream x86 and Arm server CPUs.
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China’s Loongson launches homegrown 16-core server CPU built on LoongArch architecture — 40W chip with DDR4 ECC and 32 PCIe lanes targets cheap SMB file, database, and web servers →
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