Chinese GPUs Closing the Gap on AMD and NVIDIA

Moore Threads, a Chinese graphics processor developer, has rolled out a substantial driver update for its flagship MTT S80 and S70 models. Version v290.100 not only fixes dozens of critical bugs but also dramatically enhances performance in several games, with frame rates nearly doubling.

According to official data, the update has led to a 120% increase in average FPS in A Plague Tale: Requiem and a 50% boost in Death Stranding. While these games are no longer considered current hits, the support for Honkai: Star Rail and Genshin Impact — bestsellers from HoYoverse, hugely popular in Asia — is noteworthy.

The drivers have also fixed graphical artifact issues and crashes in Rainbow Six: Siege, Devil May Cry 5, and Unigine Valley. However, some issues remain unresolved: for instance, Blender still experiences "freezes," and certain local applications are unstable.

Analysts point out that despite this progress, Moore Threads has a long way to go. Intel's experience with the Arc lineup has shown that even with solid hardware, success relies on driver maturity and developer support. However, the Chinese GPUs have an unexpected advantage — 16GB of video memory, which makes them suitable for AI inference tasks. For example, they are already being tested as an alternative to Huawei and NVIDIA solutions in DeepSeek R1.

Amid trade restrictions, China is actively developing its own technologies. While Moore Threads GPUs were once criticized for raw drivers and compatibility issues, the company now releases monthly updates that improve optimization. It's too early to speak of competition with NVIDIA in AAA games, but in niche markets like local markets and specialized tasks (rendering, AI), Chinese chips are showing growing potential and could soon start conquering the mass market due to their lower cost.