China confirms: Huawei X90 chip uses 5nm process, matches Apple M2 performance

This video discusses the launch of the Huawei Kirin X90 chip and its significance in China’s technology industry.

Key topics include:

  • Chip Specifications and Performance: The video reports that the Kirin X90 chip uses a 5-nanometer process. It notes that some tech bloggers’ tests show its multi-core performance is comparable to Apple’s M2 chip.

  • Huawei’s Chip Ecosystem: The video explores the possibility that Huawei has established a new self-reliant chip production system in Shenzhen. It explains that Huawei is using chip stacking and advanced packaging to achieve performance equivalent to TSMC’s 5nm process.

  • Government Support and Industry Collaboration: The video highlights that both Huawei’s ecosystem and SMIC are state-supported projects. Shenzhen is positioned as a key technological hub with strong fiscal support for the chip industry.

  • Harmony OS and Market Strategy: The video praises the smoothness of Huawei’s Harmony OS and notes its potential in office tasks. It concludes that the Kirin X90 and Harmony OS complete a self-reliant commercial ecosystem for China, potentially allowing Huawei to return to the international market.