# Chen attributed that result to Hygon’s years of investments in redesigning AMD's chip architecture with self-developed innovations.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-01-28 · South China Morning Post*

## Key points

- Hygon has successfully diverged from AMD's original chip architecture with self-developed innovations.
- This achievement marks a significant milestone for Chinese semiconductor autonomy and security.
- Hygon's chip redesign reduces reliance on Western technology, lowering technology risk exposure.
- AMD and Hygon did not immediately respond to recent requests for comment on the matter.

Chen attributed that result to Hygon’s years of investments in redesigning AMD’s chip architecture with self-developed innovations. It underscored efforts by Chinese chip designers to become less exposed to Western technology risks. AMD and Hygon did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Wednesday. Hygon’s successful initiative to diverge from AMD’s original chip architecture marked a milestone in China, where developers are pushing for increased autonomy in core technology and security for locally designed semiconductors, according to JW Insights’ Chen.

**Companies:** AMD, Hygon
**Countries:** China

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