Huawei rotating chairman Wang Tao said at Huawei Connect 2026 that the Ascend 960 chip is ready ahead of schedule and delivers twice the performance. According to ChainCatcher, the Ascend 960DT is now set for release in Q1 2027, three quarters earlier than planned, while the Ascend 960PR is scheduled for Q3 2027, one quarter earlier than planned.
Wang said Huawei will continue its one-generation-per-year development pace. According to ChainCatcher, the Ascend 970 is planned for release in 2028, and the Ascend 980 is planned for release in 2029.