Introduction to Loongson’s 3B6600 Processor
Loongson Technology has unveiled exciting news regarding its upcoming 3B6600 processor. According to recent reports in the Chinese press, preliminary information was shared during “investor relations activity,” indicating the company is working towards ambitious performance goals. This eight-core design is still in development, raising interest among tech enthusiasts and industry experts alike.
Performance Expectations Compared to Western Competitors
As noted in a report by MyDrivers, the 3B6600 processor’s single-core and multi-core performance promises to be on par with Intel’s Core i5 and i7 offerings from the 12th and 13th generation. In the past, Loongson has drawn comparisons between its previous product lines and Western technology, with the 3A6000 chip being likened to AMD’s Zen 4 and Intel Raptor Lake processor families.
Technical Specifications and Features of 3B6600
The 3B6600 CPU is said to utilize the previously released 3A6000 as a foundation and will incorporate the in-house Loongarch ISA design, fabricated on 12 nm/14 nm nodes. This new processor aims for significant performance improvements, with single-core operations expected to rank among the best globally. The architecture will see upgrades to the new LA864 and deliver a 30% increase in frequency performance over the 3A6000’s LA664 architecture.
Engineers are targeting a maximum Turbo Boost frequency of 3.0 GHz, while normal operations will see a main frequency of 2.5 GHz. Furthermore, the design introduces the new LG200 GPGPU graphics computing core and integrates support for modern standards, including DDR5 memory, PCIe 4.0, and HDMI 2.1, setting a solid foundation for advanced computing and gaming capabilities.
