Chinese chipmaker Hygon unveils 512-thread CPU with 128 cores and AI GPU accelerator to challenge Intel Xeon and NVIDIA in data centers; features include 15% IPC boost, AVX512 support, PCIe 5.0, and proprietary networking up to 800 Gb/s

Chinese chipmaker Hygon unveils 512-thread CPU with 128 cores and AI GPU accelerator to challenge Intel Xeon and NVIDIA in data centers; features include 15% IPC boost, AVX512 support, PCIe 5.0, and proprietary networking up to 800 Gb/s—already in mass production.

Hygon Reveals 512-Thread CPU And AI GPU To Rival Intel Xeon And NVIDIA

Chinese chipmaker Hygon has announced a new lineup of hardware designed for the data center and artificial intelligence markets. The launch features a high-core-count CPU, a dedicated AI accelerator, and comprehensive networking infrastructure, representing an effort to boost China’s technological independence and compete directly with established industry leaders like Intel and NVIDIA. Next-Generation C86-5G Processors Moving away from its consumer-focused predecessor (the C86-4G), the new Hygo...