AMD Ryzen
Independent Linux benchmarks reveal that China's Loongson 3B6000 12-core processor significantly underperforms compared to AMD's Ryzen 5 9600X, highlighting ongoing challenges in domestic chip development. The tests, conducted on a basic evaluation board, underscore the impact of the Loongson's lower clock speeds. Despite advances in multi-core design, the chip remains far from matching mainstream Western processors.
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ASRock has issued new BIOS updates for its AMD 600- and 800-series motherboards, along with select Intel 800-series models, to prepare for upcoming processors from both companies. These stable releases include support for anticipated AMD Ryzen chips and Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh series. The updates arrive ahead of expected announcements at CES 2026.