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Phytium reportedly replaces AMD/Intel as the sole CPU supplier for a new China Mobile 5G base station procurement
Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 05:17 AM
The tweet claims that China is starting to substitute AMD and Intel processors in its 5G communication systems, with Phytium securing the role as the sole supplier for an additional 5G base station procurement by China Mobile.
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Phytium has reportedly secured a significant win, becoming the sole CPU supplier for China Mobile's expanded 5G base station procurement. Reports from December 5, 2025, indicate that Phytium's Tengyun S5000C-M processor was selected for 8,000 units, marking a notable shift away from traditional foreign suppliers like AMD and Intel. This move underscores China's push for domestic supply-chain control in critical infrastructure. The S5000C-M chip is touted by Phytium for its competitive performance and efficiency, claiming approximately 40% lower power consumption compared to x86 platforms. This procurement builds on a prior collaboration between Phytium and China Mobile on the "Lingyun" wireless compute platform. The increasing adoption of Phytium's processors, with over 10 million units shipped across various national projects, highlights its growing role in China's technology independence efforts.
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