❶ Loongson's 16-core 3C6000 CPU, based on the LA664 microarchitecture, has been tested and is claimed to match Intel's 16-core Xeon Silver 4314 in performance. ❷ The 3C6000 features SMT technology, DDR4-3200 memory interfaces, and PCIe Gen4 links, with performance comparable to Intel's Ice Lake-based processor. ❸ Loongson is also developing higher core count CPUs using LoongLink technology, similar to AMD's Infinity Fabric and Nvidia's NVLink.
Recent #Loongson news in the semiconductor industry
1. Loongson has announced the successful tape-out and testing of its 3C6000, 3D6000, and 3E6000 server chips. 2. The 3E6000 model features a 128-core design using chiplet technology and an Infinity Fabric-like interconnect. 3. Production and release of these chips are planned for Q4 2024.