Glenfly Tech, a Shanghai-based graphics processor developer, has announced the completion of debugging for its first Arm-based system-on-chip, the GF800, which is now being provided to end customers for testing. Company executives demonstrated the chip and corresponding boards at the 26th China International Industry Fair in Shanghai. According to an interview published by Xinhua Finance on October 16, the company positions this product as a transition from simply manufacturing video cards to offering a complete system-level platform.
The GF800 integrates an eight-core processor featuring full-size Arm Cortex-A78 cores with a graphics processor designed by Glenfly itself, a dedicated neural processing unit (NPU), and a unified memory architecture. This unified memory is utilized by the processor, the GPU, the NPU, and the video blocks. An official statement from Glenfly, posted on its website in August, emphasizes that this is the first instance where the company has integrated its proprietary GPU intellectual property into an SoC.
The market for Arm-based SoCs features major GPU options such as Arm Mali, Immortalis, Qualcomm Adreno, Samsung Xclipse, and Imagination PowerVR; the Glenfly design is presented as an additional, independently developed option. The graphics processor supports DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.6, OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 3.0, and Vulkan 1.3 standards, and Glenfly asserts that it has passed all relevant compliance tests. Furthermore, it includes a specialized 2D engine.
The chip is built on the Glenfly HMUA hardware architecture and the Glenfly HUCA software platform, which, according to Glenfly, are designed to handle model migration, deep learning framework essentials, large model inference, and multimodal deployment. For display operations, the GF800 offers HDMI 2.1, DP 1.4, eDP 1.4b, and DSI interfaces, allowing control of up to four independent displays supporting up to 8K output and HDCP content protection. The new image processor accepts inputs up to 48 megapixels. Interfaces include PCIe 4.0, USB 3.2, SATA, eMMC, and Gigabit Ethernet.
In terms of software, the chip is optimized for domestic operating systems such as UOS from UnionTech and Kylin, while also supporting Linux, Android, and being compatible with Windows. The target applications for the GF800 cover AI terminals, edge servers, industrial computing equipment, and robotics. Deputy CEO Wu Wenzhe noted that the goal is not merely to move cloud computing to devices, but to bring computation closer to data, devices, and industrial applications within real power and cost constraints. Strategy Director Wang Yuanfeng stated that the chip is currently undergoing adaptation and verification of solutions in graphics, display, system compatibility, and industry scenarios. Glenfly has not yet disclosed the NPU performance rating, manufacturing process, or mass production timelines.