Lenovo Kaitan X1 laptop debuts with China-made Zhaoxin KX-6000G CPU

Lenovo has introduced a new thin and light laptop in China that doesn't feature an Intel or AMD processor. Called the Kaitan X1, it packs the China-made Zhaoxin KX-6000G CPU instead. This isn't a new CPU by any means, as Zhaoxin first introduced it back in 2022.

The same goes for the performance. As a leaked Geekbench benchmark hints, the Zhaoxin KX-6000G can perform anywhere between the Core i3 4010U and Core i5 5015U. These two Intel CPUs are from 2013, and compared to the Lunar Lake and Strix Point processors, they are miles behind.

Zhaoxin, however, claims otherwise. The Chinese company says that the Zhaoxin KX-6000G is a "high-performance processor" that can meet the "needs of various application scenarios." As the leaked benchmark suggests, it can't really handle heavy workloads like the CPUs recently launched laptops sport (Asus ProArt PX13 curr. $1,449.99 on Best Buy). But yes, it should be fine for regular day-to-day and office tasks.

Besides the Zhaoxin KX-6000G, the Lenovo Kaitan X1 is in line with the modern thin and light laptops. It sports a 2.8K OLED display with relatively slim bezels. The build quality seems premium as well. Weighing at 0.99 kg and measuring 13.9 mm thin, the laptop sports an aerospace-grade carbon fiber chassis.

Its port selection also seems decent, with three USB-A ports, one USB Type-A, and one 3.5 mm audio jack. Other highlights of the Kaitan X1 include a "high-density" battery, a backlit keyboard, and a sleek design. Pricing and availability details are yet to be shared, but given that it features a Chinese-made CPU, this Lenovo laptop is unlikely to make a global debut.