Loongson Unveils 9A2000 GPU with RTX 2080-Level Performance
Chinese chipmaker Loongson claims its upcoming 9A2000 GPU will offer a significant performance boost over its predecessor and rival established brands.
- The 9A2000 GPU is said to be 8-10 times faster than Loongson's current 9A1000 model.
- Loongson's Chairman Hu Weiwu suggests the 9A2000 could match Nvidia's RTX 2080 in performance.
- The GPU's DirectX 12 compatibility remains uncertain, potentially affecting gaming performance.
- Loongson is also developing the 3B6600 CPU, targeting performance on par with major x86 and ARM competitors.
- Mass production of the 9A2000 is expected to start in the first half of 2025.