The landscape of gaming GPUs in China is witnessing an exciting development as Lisuan’s G100 series begins shipping to customers. This move marks a significant step in providing a viable domestic alternative to NVIDIA and AMD, with potential retail availability on the horizon.
Lisuan’s G100: A Professional Launch with Consumer Potential
Despite China’s history of struggling to compete with NVIDIA and AMD in the consumer GPU market, Lisuan’s 7G100 series is making waves. Reports suggest that these GPUs have started reaching customers. Initially, the 7G100 series targets professional workloads, particularly ‘digital twin’ applications. However, the possibility of entering the consumer market remains, especially since the GPU has been promoted as a gaming contender previously.
Technical Specifications and Innovations
The Lisuan 7G106 model boasts 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit interface, PCIe 4.0 x16 compliance, and impressive architecture based on TSMC’s N6 process. This GPU includes 192 TMUs, 96 ROPs, and operates with a maximum TDP of 225W, powered by a single 8-pin connector. Notably, Lisuan integrates a proprietary upscaler, NRSS, and its architecture, highlighting significant strides in their technological capabilities.
Future Prospects: Windows on ARM and Market Competition
Lisuan’s G100 series is set to potentially lead in the support for ‘Windows on ARM,’ offering a unique selling point over current NVIDIA/AMD offerings. This could position Lisuan to capture attention in the rapidly growing ARM CPU market, particularly in China, due to its potential high-performance applications. Early benchmarks suggest the 7G106 could provide competitive performance against mid-range NVIDIA and AMD GPUs, making it a promising option for Chinese gamers.