Chinese technology company Alibaba introduced its latest XuanTie C950 processor during a company conference on Tuesday, according to local media reports from Beijing.
The new 5-nanometer server processor operates at 3.2 GHz and utilizes open-source RISC-V chip architecture. During the presentation hosted by DAMO Academy, Alibaba’s research division, the company described the chip as “the highest performing RISC-V CPU in the world,” media outlets reported.
Performance testing shows the new processor operates more than three times faster compared to the previous XuanTie C920 model, according to the reports. Company officials did not disclose which manufacturing facility produced the chip.
Alibaba has not yet responded to requests for additional information about the processor.
The technology giant is expanding its internal chip development efforts through its T-Head semiconductor division. While the company primarily concentrates on its Zhenwu 810E chip line for AI training and processing, the XuanTie series targets high-performance cloud computing systems and advanced AI applications.
This processor announcement follows Alibaba’s recent launch of Wukong, an enterprise platform designed for AI agent workflows, as Chinese companies and organizations increasingly adopt OpenClaw technology. The company also released Accio Work on Monday, the international version of its AI platform that claims to independently manage complex business operations for small and medium-sized companies.
Earlier this month, Alibaba restructured several AI-focused teams under its newly established Alibaba Token Hub, which concentrates on developing AI workplace platforms for business customers.
This strategic direction reflects Alibaba’s efforts to maintain profitability as Chinese AI model pricing has significantly decreased due to intense competition within the domestic market.
