HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G review - Specs and Benchmarks

Specifications of the HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G Processor

The HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G processor, built on the architecture, delivers advanced performance and efficiency.

  • Release Date: The serial production of this CPU commenced on Q3/2019.
  • Technological Process: Manufactured using a state-of-the-art 7 nm process, ensuring optimal power consumption and thermal management.
  • Base Clock Frequency: Operating at a base clock frequency of 1.95 GHz, this processor is designed for demanding applications and multitasking.
  • Core Configuration: Equipped with 8 cores, the HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G excels in parallel processing capabilities.
  • Overclocked Speed: For enhanced performance, the CPU can reach an overclocked clock speed of 2.36 GHz.

Considerations for Selection

Before selecting the HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G, it is essential to verify the following components:

  • Socket Type: Ensure compatibility with the motherboard's socket type.
  • RAM Form Factor: Check the form factor of RAM modules to guarantee proper installation.
  • Power Supply Capacity: Confirm that your power supply can support the CPU's power requirements for optimal performance.
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Overview of the HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G processor, its main characteristics and performance in synthetic tests. You can compare two processors and choose the best one by evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of each.

CPU generation and family

Processor nomenclature, family, group and segment.

Name: HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G   Segment: Mobile
CPU group: HiSilicon Kirin 990
Family: HiSilicon Kirin   Generation: 7
Predecessor: --   Successor: --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

Characteristics affecting directly the performance of the processor. Operating frequency and frequency in turbo mode, overclocking, hypertrading number of cores and threads. The more the better.

Frequency: 1.95 GHz   CPU Cores: 8
Turbo (1 Core): 2.36 GHz   CPU Threads: 8
Hyperthreading: No   Overclocking: No
Turbo (8 Cores): 2.86 GHz   Core architecture: hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE)
A core: 2x Cortex-A76   B core: 2x Cortex-A76
C core: 4x Cortex-A55  

Internal Graphics

The graphics chip allows the processor to perform complex calculation and display tasks. The more memory and the higher the clock frequency, the better. 

GPU name: ARM Mali-G76 MP16
GPU frequency: 0.60 GHz   GPU (Turbo): No turbo
Generation: Bifrost 3   DirectX Version: 12
Execution units: 16   Shader: 256
Max. displays: 2   Technology: 7 nm
Release date: Q3/2018   Max. GPU Memory: 4 GB

Hardware codec support

Technical information that will be of interest to specialists and does not affect the performance of the processor.

h264: Decode / Encode
JPEG: Decode / Encode
VP8: Decode / Encode
VP9: Decode / Encode
VC-1: Decode / Encode
AVC: Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC (8 bit): Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC (10 bit): Decode / Encode
AV1: No

Memory & PCIe

The interfaces and standards of RAM that the HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G processor supports. The more modern the standard and the larger the memory capacity, the better.

Memory type: LPDDR4X-4266   Max. Memory: 8 GB
Memory channels: 4   ECC: No

Encryption

Data encryption standards supported by CPUs

AES-NI: No  

Thermal Management

TDP is the maximum amount of heat generated by the processor. It is used when selecting a cooling system. The higher the TDP, the more heat the cooling system will have to dissipate.

Tjunction max.: --   TDP up: --
TDP down: --   TDP (PL1): 6 W
TDP (PL2): --  

Technical details

Key processor parameters. Pay attention to the manufacturing process technology (measured in nanometers), second and third level cache (L2, L3), socket.

L3-Cache: 2.00 MB   Technology: 7 nm
Virtualization: None   Socket: N/A
Release date: Q3/2019   Instruction set (ISA): x86-64 (64 bit)
L2-Cache: --  
Part Number: --

Devices using this processor

Devices that can use this type of processor, desktop or laptop.

Used in: Unknown
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