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11-month old Russian outfit claims it has developed 16-core and 32-core processors, flaunts Cyrillic-badged processors — chips appear to be sanctions-swerving rebadged Chinese Loongson processors
- Tom's Hardware reports Tramplin Electronics claims 16-core and 32-core Irtysh processors based on Loongson LS3C6000 designs.
- The CPUs reportedly share identical specs with Loongson LS3C6000 models, implying re-badging rather than new design.
- Analysts question the timeline, noting it’s unlikely a fresh CPU design could be produced within a year.
- The Cyrillic branding on chips and packaging raises questions about authenticity and origin.
- Sanctions limit access to AMD and Intel CPUs for Russia, potentially driving alternative sourcing like this case.
- Tramplin Electronics touts its own design center and domestic IP blocks as part of its ecosystem claims.
- Loongson’s LA664-based CPU family is cited as the underlying architecture for the Irtysh CPUs.
- The report notes the broader context of sanctions and supply-chain challenges affecting Russia’s access to high-end CPUs.
- The piece frames the Irtysh CPUs as potentially sanctioned-swerving imports rather than fully domestic products.
- The article includes social media context and notes limited commentary on the claims.
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