Unveiling the Loongson 3A6000 CPU: A Chinese Contender Takes on Intel
The heart of the matter lies in the design of the Loongson 3A6000 CPU, featuring a quad-core architecture with 4 cores and 8 threads, clocking in at an impressive 2.5 GHz
Leveraging the fourth-generation Dragon architecture, this processor integrates LA664 cores and boasts support for 128-bit vector processing extension instructions (LSX) and 256-bit extended vector processing extension instructions (LASX).
The single-core tests unveiled a substantial performance boost of up to 75% compared to its predecessor, the 3A5000. Notably, the Loongson 3A6000 almost matched the performance of the Intel Core i3-10100 while consuming less power
For a fair and objective evaluation, the Loongson 3A6000 was pitted against the Intel Core i3-10100 and the Core i5-14600K, both set to a clock frequency of 2.5 GHz.
Remarkably, the 3A6000 outperformed the Core i3-10100 by an impressive 40%, showcasing its efficiency and capability to handle tasks seamlessly. Although lagging slightly behind in the floating-point tests against the Core i5-14600K, the Loongson 3A6000 displayed dominance in the integer tests
Achieving the 3 GHz milestone demands LN2 cooling, as expertly demonstrated by ASUS’s Tony during an overclocking demonstration.
Crafted specifically for these CPUs, the motherboard supports DDR4 and incorporates the 7A2000 PCH, ensuring a seamless and efficient computing experience
With various I/O functions and plans for future overclocking updates, ASUS solidifies its commitment to harnessing the full capabilities of the Loongson 3A6000