Huawei introduced the latest server processor Kunpeng 930, developed for demanding tasks in modern data centers. The chip is made on TSMC's advanced 5nm manufacturing process, which brings almost double the performance compared to the previous generation. Although it still lags behind the latest Intel Xeon and AMD EPYC processors in terms of raw power, the Kunpeng 930 represents a big step forward in Huawei's strategy of developing its own hardware.
Technically speaking, Kunpeng 930 brings impressive specifications. The processor is based on the Mount TaiShan architecture and has a total of 80 cores, organized into ten clusters per CPU die, with two cores per cluster. Each die has as much as 91 MB of L3 cache memory and support for 2 MB of L2 cache per core, which enables high performance in processing large amounts of data. Interestingly, the CPU uses TSMC's N5 process, while the I/O core is assumed to use SMIC's 14nm process.
Physically, the chip measures 77.5 x 58 mm and runs on a dual-socket motherboard, making it suitable for configurations that require high scalability. Although it is not yet at the top of the market, the Kunpeng 930 confirms that Huawei is seriously investing in the development of its own processors, with the aim of reducing dependence on Western suppliers and switching to its own technological infrastructure.
In addition to this hardware breakthrough, Huawei also announced new software features. Their Petal Maps application now offers support for offline navigation, which further expands functionality and user accessibility – especially in regions with limited internet access.
The Kunpeng 930 is therefore not only a technical advance, but also an important strategic move. With this chip, Huawei clearly demonstrates its ambition to build a self-sustaining technological future, independent of global geopolitical challenges. Although challenges remain, the path towards greater independence is becoming increasingly visible.