China doesn't want me to have this GPU - Moore Threads MTT S80
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Create your build at buildredux.com China is tired of the US lording it's semiconductor knowledge over them, which is why they've invested over a trillion dollars in tech projects to make the nation more than just a manufacturer, but a full fat chip-maker. Meet the Moore Threads MTT S80, which is made using Chinese silicon. There isn't AMD, or Nvidia or even Intel behind the chip that is in the beauty... but how does it perform? Let's find out. Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► LTX 2023 TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW: lmg.gg ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg ► OUR WAN PODCAST GEAR: lmg.gg FOLLOW US --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Facebook: @LinusTech Instagram: @linustech TikTok: @linustech Twitch: twitch.tv MUSIC CREDIT --------------------------------------------------- Intro: Laszlo - Supernova Video Link: youtube.com iTunes Download Link: itunes.apple.com Artist Link: soundcloud.com Outro: Approaching Nirvana - Sugar High Video Link: youtube.com Listen on Spotify: spoti.fi Artist Link: youtube.com Intro animation by MBarek Abdelwassaa @mbarek_abdel Monitor And Keyboard by vadimmihalkevich / CC BY 4.0 geni.us Mechanical RGB Keyboard by BigBrotherECE / CC BY 4.0 geni.us Mouse Gamer free Model By Oscar Creativo / CC BY 4.0 geni.us CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 1:13 Who's Moore Threads? 2:15 Unboxing and First Impressions 5:39 First Boot 8:06 Gaming 15:16 Teardown 16:36 How did they make it? 20:25 Outro
The video opens with a bold, attention grabbing claim about Moore Threads MO TT S80, presenting it as a completely homegrown Chinese GPU that challenges the dominance of Nvidia and AMD. The host explains the background of Moore Threads, including leadership ties to Nvidia’s Chinese division and CCP funding, setting the stage for why this GPU matters beyond a simple product unboxing. The unboxing reveals a few unusual hardware design choices, including a custom 8 pin to EPS power adapter used instead of a standard PCIe power connector, a robust dual BIOS style arrangement, and a distinctive heat sink and shroud layout. The first boot and initial on screen readouts demonstrate a surprisingly modern feature set for a first consumer GPU from a Chinese company, such as PCIe Gen 5 x16 support and 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the host highlights that the GPU is more akin to a server oriented MTTS3000 with a gaming shell, rather than a pure gaming card. Throughout the segment the host emphasizes the novelty and controversy of a Chinese silicon based GPU, while acknowledging that the card’s performance characteristics might not keep pace with the top tier from Nvidia or AMD, especially in 4K gaming scenarios. The narrative then transitions to real-world testing, where the GPU is streamed in a live gaming session with multiple titles to gauge driver support, stability, and actual frame rates, while comparing to a more familiar Nvidia/AMD system to illustrate gaps in game compatibility and driver maturity.
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Questions answered
- What makes Moore Threads MTT S80 notable in the GPU market?
- MTT S80 is notable for being a Chinese built GPU marketed as a homegrown competitor with a PCIe Gen 5 x16 interface and 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, designed to operate with server-grade style power solutions and a mixed compatibility profile that reflects both ambition and current driver/game support gaps.
- How does the MTT S80 perform in gaming versus expectations?
- In testing, the card shows mid-range performance, roughly between a 3060 and 3060 Ti in raw FP32 terms, with limitations in 4K and DirectX 9/11 game support, suggesting it is playable but not the monster that its branding hints at.