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Huawei Launches Desktop PCs with Kirin X90 Processor and HarmonyOS, Citing Domestic Production
Key points
- Huawei launched Qinyun HM650/HM650g desktops with Kirin X90 SoC.
- Kirin X90 features 10 Armv8-based Taishan cores and Maleoon GPU.
- CPU manufactured by SMIC using 7nm-class N+2 process technology.
- Systems run Huawei's HarmonyOS Enterprise Edition.
- Huawei claims all components are domestically manufactured.
New Desktop PC Lineup
Huawei has introduced its Qinyun HM650 and HM650g desktop PCs. These new systems are powered by Huawei's proprietary 10-core Kirin X90 system-on-chip and run on the HarmonyOS Enterprise Edition operating system. The PCs include 16GB of LPDDR5 memory and either a 256GB or 512GB SSD.
Kirin X90 Processor Details
The Kirin X90 SoC, which first appeared in Huawei's consumer systems in 2025, integrates 10 Huawei-designed Armv8-based Taishan CPU cores configured as 4+4+2. All cores support simultaneous multithreading (SMT), allowing for up to 20 threads. The chip also includes Huawei's Maleoon graphics processing unit, based on Arm Mali, and a dedicated neural processing unit for AI workloads.
Teardown analysis by TechInsights confirmed the Kirin X90 is manufactured by SMIC using its 7nm-class N+2 process technology. This demonstrates Huawei's capability to develop PC-class processors using domestic semiconductor manufacturing, although the process technology lags behind leading-edge nodes from other global manufacturers.
Domestic Component Claims
Huawei asserts that all components in the Qinyun HM650 series, including the processor, memory, storage, power supply, and wireless connectivity, are manufactured domestically. This claim is significant for national security and domestic supply chains within China, especially given ongoing sanctions.
However, the extent of 'entirely domestic' production is subject to scrutiny. While the CPU, memory, and storage chips are fabricated in China, their production still relies on foreign manufacturing equipment from the Netherlands, U.S., and Japan, materials from Japan, intellectual property from the UK, and electronic design automation (EDA) software primarily from the U.S.
Operating System Independence
The new desktops utilize Huawei's HarmonyOS Enterprise Edition. This operating system is developed in China and aims to reduce the systems' dependence on foreign technology suppliers, aligning with Huawei's broader strategy for technological self-sufficiency.
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Huawei has released its Qinyun HM650 and HM650g desktop PCs, featuring its 10-core Kirin X90 processor and HarmonyOS Enterprise Edition. The company states these systems use entirely Chinese-manufactured components, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign technology amidst sanctions. While the CPU is made by SMIC on a 7nm-class process, the claim of 'entirely domestic' is debated due to reliance on foreign manufacturing equipment, materials, and IP.