Zhaoxin is stepping up its game in the CPU market with the announcement of its next-generation KX-8000 series, promising significant advancements in performance and IO capabilities. As the tech world anticipates this release, Zhaoxin aims to make a bold statement by rivaling AMD’s Zen 4 chips.
Advancing from the KX-7000 Series
In 2023, Zhaoxin introduced its KX-7000 CPUs, built on the x86 Century Avenue architecture using 7nm technology. These processors boasted 8 cores, clock speeds up to 3.7 GHz, and integrated 32 MB of cache. They supported both DDR5 and DDR4 memory and offered up to 24 PCIe Gen4 lanes. Despite debuting in 2023, initial benchmarks surfaced in 2024, revealing that while the KX-7000 doubled the performance of its predecessor, it still lagged behind AMD’s Zen 3 and Intel’s 10th Gen chips. Recently, these CPUs have found their place in pre-built systems for the Chinese market.
The Promise of KX-8000
Zhaoxin is now gearing up for the KX-8000 series, which is set to make waves in 2026. According to their release, the KX-8000 will be a high-performance processor, reaching frequencies of 4 GHz and featuring high-performance integrated graphics. It will support mainstream international I/O, including PCIe 5.0 and DDR5, offering users a significantly upgraded experience. This new CPU lineup aims to compete directly with AMD’s Zen 4 in performance and efficiency, marking a significant leap from the previous KX-7000 series. While core counts and detailed performance metrics remain undisclosed, the KX-8000 is expected to launch in 2026, with products potentially hitting retail by 2027.
