XuanTie 玄铁
China · Hangzhou
alternative to ARM, Intel, AMD, NVIDIA
XuanTie is a RISC-V processor IP series developed by T-Head Semiconductor, a subsidiary of Alibaba Group. It offers open-source and commercial processor cores (e.g., C906, C910, C920) targeting embedded, IoT, edge AI, and high-performance computing applications. XuanTie competes with ARM and MIPS in processor IP licensing by providing RISC-V-based alternatives. Select cores and related toolchains have been open-sourced.
Why it fits
- AI Chips & Hardware
- Cost-effective
Regional alternatives
Product facts
- Segment
- AI Chips & Hardware
Regulatory & supply-chain notes
US DoD Section 1260H list
The parent company, Alibaba Group Holding, is on the list.
Alibaba Group Holding Limited · parent group listed · as of 2026-10 · source ↗
A list of “Chinese military companies”. Since 30 June 2026 the Department of Defense may not contract with listed companies; from 30 June 2027 that extends to goods and services that include their products. It does not restrict anyone else buying or using the product.
Company & market
- Parent company
- Alibaba Group (T-Head Semiconductor)
- Registered
- Hangzhou
- Listing
- US-listed
- Market cap / val. (USD)
- via Alibaba
- Foreign-investable
- Yes
- Global 500 #63
- China 500 #18