StarFive Technology announced new products, marking a breakthrough in large-scale commercial use of RISC-V in data centers.

November 14, 2025, Hong Kong, China — StarFive Technology Co., Ltd. grandly launched the data center management chip "Lion Rock Chip" based on the RISC-V architecture. As a milestone product, the "Lion Rock Chip" has successfully achieved large-scale commercial implementation of RISC-V in the data center field, injecting new core impetus into the development of China's computing power infrastructure.

This product launch attracted wide attention. More than a hundred industry leaders, including Xu Tao, the founder and CEO of StarFive Technology, Dr. Li Jiajie, the founder of Fosun Capital, Ms. Chen Jiaqi, the CEO of Hong Kong Investment Management Limited, Liu Hongyun, the chairman and CEO of Inspur HyperCloud, He Jiawei, the general manager of the Data Center and Artificial Intelligence Sales Business Department of Intel China, Chen Yinglong, the managing partner of Fosun Capital, and Li Xin, the director and executive vice president of China Mobile Hong Kong Company Limited, gathered in Hong Kong to jointly witness the key breakthrough of RISC-V in data center application scenarios.

Strong Support from Key Partners Enables RISC-V to Break Through in Large-Scale Commercialization in Data Centers

At this event, StarFive Technology and Inspur HyperCloud jointly held the delivery ceremony of the "Lion Rock Chip", setting an example for the collaborative cooperation between the chip original manufacturer and the system application manufacturer. The two parties will take this delivery as a new starting point to continuously promote the commercial expansion of the "Lion Rock Chip" and deepen multi-dimensional cooperation in the data center field.

At the delivery ceremony of the "Lion Rock Chip", from left to right are Xu Tao, the founder and CEO of StarFive Technology, Zhang Naxin, the CTO and president of the data center business of StarFive Technology, Liu Quanzhong, the president of the computing power R & D department of Inspur HyperCloud, and Liu Hongyun, the chairman and CEO of Inspur HyperCloud.

Inspur HyperCloud and StarFive Technology reached a strategic cooperation as early as March 2024 to jointly promote the R & D and implementation of the "Lion Rock Chip". During the cooperation process, the two parties demonstrated highly efficient collaborative execution capabilities. It only took 16 months from signing the agreement to successfully lighting up the chip, laying a solid foundation for the rapid commercialization of the product.

Liu Hongyun, the chairman and CEO of Inspur HyperCloud, said, "The computing power business is the global foundation of Inspur HyperCloud, and it is crucial to build a stable data center management chip. We chose the 'Lion Rock Chip' based on the technological openness of the RISC-V architecture, its ability to meet strict chip performance standards, and the strong support of the Hong Kong government and Hong Kong Investment Management Limited. This chip will be widely used in multiple scenarios such as AI servers, edge computing, and smart energy, helping to build a more intelligent, green, and secure computing power infrastructure. In the future, Inspur HyperCloud will continue to work with partners to promote the development of the RISC-V ecosystem and embrace the era of intelligent agents."

In terms of technological integration and ecosystem co - construction, StarFive Technology received important support from Intel, paving the way for the "Lion Rock Chip" to enter the mainstream data center market. From chip specification definition to SoC system verification, the two parties closely cooperated throughout the process, forming an efficient technological collaboration model. Currently, the "Lion Rock Chip" has completed platform management function verification in Intel's customer reference system, fully demonstrating its good compatibility and operational stability with Intel's processor platform, providing key guarantees for subsequent large - scale deployment.

He Jiawei, the general manager of the Data Center and Artificial Intelligence Sales Business Department of Intel China, said, "We are optimistic about the market prospects of StarFive Technology's new chip and are full of confidence in its outstanding achievements. Intel always adheres to the concept of an open ecosystem. We will work together with a large number of innovative partners, including StarFive Technology, to expand the boundaries of computing and bring a better experience to global users."

Relying on the collaborative ecosystem of industrial partners, the market potential of the "Lion Rock Chip" is being released at an accelerated pace. Industry data shows that the annual shipment volume of global data center management chips is approximately 16 million, and it is expected to increase to 30 million to 40 million by 2030. Facing this rapidly growing incremental market, the "Lion Rock Chip" is expected to seize a considerable market share with its unique advantages.

Unlock the Full Potential of Data Center Management with RISC-V Core Technology

Xu Tao, the chairman and CEO of StarFive Technology, used a vivid metaphor to explain the positioning of the "Lion Rock Chip": "If a data center is compared to an intelligent building, where GPUs and CPUs are the functional units, then the 'Lion Rock Chip' is the 'property management center' of the entire building, comprehensively responsible for system security, energy consumption scheduling, and operation and maintenance management to ensure the efficient and stable operation of the entire building."

Facing the surge in computing power demand, the industry urgently needs more green, economical, and secure data center solutions. As the underlying cornerstone supporting the stable operation of large - scale computing power clusters, data center management chips are facing unprecedented development opportunities. StarFive Technology entered this key area and gave full play to its innovation advantages in the RISC-V architecture.

In terms of core technology, the "Lion Rock Chip" is equipped with a high - performance RISC-V core independently developed by StarFive Technology and a coherent on - chip network (NoC). While achieving excellent performance, it also shows excellent energy - efficiency performance. Xu Tao specifically pointed out that this RISC-V core adheres to the open concept and supports customers to expand functions and conduct customized development according to actual application scenarios.

He emphasized that the "Lion Rock Chip" has reached the international mainstream level in key indicators such as specifications, functions, performance, and power consumption, showing comprehensive market competitiveness. With the local software and hardware support provided by StarFive Technology, customers can quickly complete product optimization and achieve large - scale commercial deployment.

It is worth mentioning that the "Lion Rock Chip" also integrates a rich set of peripheral interfaces to fully meet the diverse communication and control needs of data centers. The built - in security module can effectively prevent hacker attacks and data leakage risks, and the dedicated AI engine helps the operation and maintenance management evolve towards intelligence and automation.

Looking forward to the future, Xu Tao said, "The 'Lion Rock Chip' is just a starting point. StarFive Technology will continue to deeply cultivate the field of data center infrastructure and gradually expand to broader markets such as connectivity, storage, and networks. The company's next - generation products will continue to focus on unlocking the potential of data centers and promoting the full implementation and in - depth application of the RISC-V architecture in the AI era."

Inherit the "Lion Rock Spirit" to Shape a New Paradigm for the Rise of Hong Kong's Science and Technology Innovation

The naming of the "Lion Rock Chip" is derived from the proud "Lion Rock Spirit" of Hong Kong, which means self - improvement and perseverance. The birth of this chip is not only the result of technological breakthroughs but also deeply benefits from Hong Kong's open, cooperative, and inclusive innovation ecosystem and the continuous support of all sectors of society.

Looking back on the development process, the growth of StarFive Technology is inseparable from the in - depth empowerment of Hong Kong's capital. Xu Tao pointed out, "In 2019, Dr. Li Jiajie, with his profound insight into technology and firm belief in the chip industry, became one of the founding shareholders of StarFive Technology. And the strategic investment of Hong Kong Investment Management Limited at the beginning of this year injected a new round of development impetus and expanded the space for strategic layout."

Dr. Li Jiajie, the founder of Fosun Capital, said, "The global technology competition is becoming increasingly fierce, and chip technology has become the core focus. An era driven by AI that will completely change the operation mode of human society is approaching. To maintain its leading position, Hong Kong must develop high - tech and encourage innovation. The successful development of the 'Lion Rock Chip' has added the strength from Hong Kong to this journey, making me extremely proud!"

Dr. Li Jiajie, the founder of Fosun Capital

Ms. Chen Jiaqi, the CEO of Hong Kong Investment Management Limited, said, "In March this year, Hong Kong Investment Management Limited announced an investment in StarFive Technology. Today, this investment has yielded tangible results. The 'Lion Rock Chip' not only represents a key technological breakthrough but has also been recognized by the market and supported by customers, and is about to enter large - scale mass production. As the world's first data center management chip developed based on the RISC-V architecture, the 'Lion Rock Chip' reflects the investment direction of Hong Kong Investment Management Limited, which is 'rooted in Hong Kong, based on the country, and with a global perspective', and its firm determination to support the country's self - reliance and strength in science and technology."

Previously, StarFive Technology had achieved a series of remarkable results in Hong Kong. In terms of application implementation, it joined hands with China Mobile Hong Kong and Towngas Hong Kong to promote the application of the "Towngas Chip" in Hong Kong. In terms of ecosystem construction, it hosted the first "Hong Kong RISC-V Development Forum" and jointly established the "Digital and Intelligent Future Joint Innovation Center" with Inspur HyperCloud. In terms of talent cultivation, it launched the "Hong Kong RISC-V Talent Cultivation Program" and jointly established the "RISC-V Ecosystem Joint Laboratory" with the Department of Electrical Engineering of City University of Hong Kong.

Looking forward to the future, StarFive Technology will continue to take the "Lion Rock Spirit" as its core and RISC-V as its technological fulcrum to help Hong Kong write a new chapter in scientific and technological self - improvement. Xu Tao said, "We will use the successful practice of the 'Lion Rock' as a model to promote the development of the RISC-V ecosystem in more cities."