China’s semiconductor industry has reached a new milestone. The company Lisuan has officially started shipping its G100 series discrete graphics cards, marking the arrival of a domestic competitor to AMD and Nvidia.
This launch represents an important step for China, as it introduces a locally developed GPU designed to compete in the global graphics market.
Lisuan G100 Architecture and Performance
The Lisuan G100 is built on a new architecture called TrueGPU and uses a 6-nanometer manufacturing process. This puts Lisuan in a much stronger position than earlier Chinese GPU makers, which relied on older production nodes.
The flagship model, the 7G106, comes with:
- 12 GB of GDDR6 VRAM
- A 192-bit memory bus
- Support for PCIe 4.0
Early benchmark results from tools like Geekbench showed modest performance, but final production versions are expected to be more competitive. Lisuan is targeting the mid-range market, with performance estimates similar to the Nvidia RTX 3060 or AMD RX 6700, focusing on good value for money for Chinese consumers.
Software, Compatibility, and Availability
One of the most interesting aspects of the G100 is its software support. Lisuan has introduced NRSS, its own image upscaling technology, designed as a local alternative to Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR.
Another key feature is native support for Windows on ARM, an area where even major GPU manufacturers have not fully delivered with discrete graphics cards.
Mass production began in September, and the first units are already being shipped to partners. The G100 series is expected to reach retail stores in the first quarter of 2026.
With this release, China aims not only to reduce its reliance on foreign imports amid trade restrictions, but also to establish itself as a serious player in the gaming GPU market.
