Huawei Unveils MateBook Fold PC with 7nm Kirin X90 Chip
Huawei has unveiled its latest innovation, the MateBook Fold PC, powered by a 7nm chip. Contrary to earlier rumours, the tech uses a 7nm process, not 5nm. The company's technology, while advanced, lags behind US competitors by a few generations.
The MateBook Fold PC's chip, a Kirin X90, is manufactured using SMIC's 7nm N+2 process node. This is also the case for the Kirin 9020 5G chipset in the Mate 70 series, indicating Huawei's commitment to this technology. Huawei's Founder, Ren Zhengfei, had previously acknowledged the company's chip technology being one generation behind the US.
Huawei's chip development is a response to trade restrictions. The Kirin X90 is a product of the company's in-house design efforts. While a 5nm version is rumoured, no specific timeline has been announced. Industry experts like TechInsights place Huawei multiple generations behind leading companies like Apple, AMD, and Qualcomm in chip technology.
Huawei's MateBook Fold PC showcases the company's chip capabilities with a 7nm Kirin X90 processor. Despite being behind the US in chip technology, Huawei continues to innovate and develop its own chips. The future holds promise with rumours of a 5nm chipset in development, while major foundries like TSMC and Samsung aim for 2nm chips within the next two years.
