Moore Threads, a Chinese GPU manufacturer, has released new v290.100 drivers for its MTT S80 and S70 graphics cards, delivering impressive performance gains. The updated drivers bring up to a 120% increase in average FPS for A Plague Tale: Requiem, and a 50% boost in Death Stranding. This update also addresses bugs and stability issues across several games, including popular titles like Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Steel Rats, with driver support for Windows 11/10 and Linux.
Massive performance improvements in select titles
One of the standout features of the new drivers is the remarkable performance boost they offer, with the most significant jump seen in A Plague Tale: Requiem, where users can experience a 120% increase in FPS. Death Stranding follows closely with a 50% boost. While some of the games included in the update may be niche, popular titles like Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail are expected to draw attention to Moore Threads’ GPUs in the local market.
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Bug fixes and stability improvements
The new drivers address several commonly reported issues, including display anomalies in Rhinoceros 3D and crashes in titles such as Rainbow Six: Siege and Devil May Cry 5. Users can expect improved stability in applications like Unigine Valley and Shadertoy. However, some bugs persist, including unresponsiveness in Blender and other stability problems with local software, indicating that there is still work to be done on the software side.
Potential challenges for Chinese-made GPUs in the global market
Despite impressive performance gains, Moore Threads’ GPUs face hurdles in gaining a significant market share, especially in the Western world. Software and architectural limitations may hinder their performance in mainstream titles, as developers are unlikely to prioritize optimization for these less widely used cards. Moore Threads’ focus on local markets and AI tasks may offer some hope, but it could take years for Chinese GPUs to match the competition from established brands like Nvidia and AMD.
The future of Chinese GPUs in AI and gaming
Moore Threads’ recent updates demonstrate the growing capabilities of Chinese-made GPUs, particularly for AI tasks where their 16GB frame buffer excels. However, for these GPUs to achieve broader success in the gaming market, both hardware and software will need to continue evolving. While there has been progress, it remains to be seen if these GPUs can match Western technologies in performance and support.
The road ahead for Moore Threads and the global GPU market
The performance boost offered by the new drivers for Moore Threads’ MTT S80 and S70 cards shows promise, but the global GPU market remains a tough landscape to navigate. As the company continues to work on software optimizations, it will be interesting to see if its GPUs can compete with industry giants in both gaming and AI applications.
