HiSilicon Kirin 710 vs Unisoc Tiger T618
When comparing the specifications of the HiSilicon Kirin 710 and the Unisoc Tiger T618 processors, several differences become apparent.
Starting with the CPU cores and architecture, the HiSilicon Kirin 710 features a combination of 4x 2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 cores and 4x 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. In contrast, the Unisoc Tiger T618 has 2x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 cores and 6x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. This suggests that the Kirin 710 may have a better balance between performance and power efficiency, whereas the Tiger T618 focuses more on performance.
Both processors have 8 cores in total and utilize the ARMv8 instruction set. This means they are capable of executing 64-bit instructions, resulting in improved performance and access to a wide range of software applications.
Regarding lithography, both processors are manufactured using a 12 nm process. This manufacturing process allows for smaller and more power-efficient chips compared to older technologies. It is worth noting, however, that the Tiger T618 has a higher TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 10 Watts compared to the Kirin 710's 5 Watts. This suggests that the Tiger T618 may generate more heat during operation and require more cooling.
One notable difference is the inclusion of a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) in the Tiger T618. An NPU is specifically designed to handle tasks related to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). This extra component in the Tiger T618 might provide improved performance and efficiency in AI and ML tasks compared to the Kirin 710.
Overall, while the HiSilicon Kirin 710 excels in its balanced performance and power efficiency, the Unisoc Tiger T618 focuses more on raw performance, with its higher clock speeds and NPU. Ultimately, the choice between these two processors would depend on the specific needs of the user, whether it be a balance between performance and power efficiency or a focus on AI and ML tasks.
Starting with the CPU cores and architecture, the HiSilicon Kirin 710 features a combination of 4x 2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 cores and 4x 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. In contrast, the Unisoc Tiger T618 has 2x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 cores and 6x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. This suggests that the Kirin 710 may have a better balance between performance and power efficiency, whereas the Tiger T618 focuses more on performance.
Both processors have 8 cores in total and utilize the ARMv8 instruction set. This means they are capable of executing 64-bit instructions, resulting in improved performance and access to a wide range of software applications.
Regarding lithography, both processors are manufactured using a 12 nm process. This manufacturing process allows for smaller and more power-efficient chips compared to older technologies. It is worth noting, however, that the Tiger T618 has a higher TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 10 Watts compared to the Kirin 710's 5 Watts. This suggests that the Tiger T618 may generate more heat during operation and require more cooling.
One notable difference is the inclusion of a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) in the Tiger T618. An NPU is specifically designed to handle tasks related to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). This extra component in the Tiger T618 might provide improved performance and efficiency in AI and ML tasks compared to the Kirin 710.
Overall, while the HiSilicon Kirin 710 excels in its balanced performance and power efficiency, the Unisoc Tiger T618 focuses more on raw performance, with its higher clock speeds and NPU. Ultimately, the choice between these two processors would depend on the specific needs of the user, whether it be a balance between performance and power efficiency or a focus on AI and ML tasks.
CPU cores and architecture
Architecture | 4x 2.2 GHz – Cortex-A73 4x 1.7 GHz – Cortex-A53 |
2x 2.0 GHz – Cortex-A75 6x 2.0 GHz – Cortex-A55 |
Number of cores | 8 | 8 |
Instruction Set | ARMv8-A | ARMv8.2-A |
Lithography | 12 nm | 12 nm |
Number of transistors | 5500 million | |
TDP | 5 Watt | 10 Watt |
Neural Processing | NPU |
Memory (RAM)
Max amount | up to 6 GB | up to 6 GB |
Memory type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR4X |
Memory frequency | 1866 MHz | 1866 MHz |
Memory-bus | 2x32 bit | 2x16 bit |
Storage
Storage specification | UFS 2.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Graphics
GPU name | Mali-G51 MP4 | Mali-G52 MP2 |
GPU Architecture | Bifrost | Bifrost |
GPU frequency | 650 MHz | 850 MHz |
GPU boost frequency | 1000 MHz | |
Execution units | 4 | 2 |
Shaders | 64 | 32 |
DirectX | 12 | 11 |
OpenCL API | 2.0 | 2.1 |
OpenGL API | ES 3.2 | |
Vulkan API | 1.0 | 1.2 |
Camera, Video, Display
Max screen resolution | 2340x1080 | 2400x1080 |
Max camera resolution | 1x 40MP, 2x 24MP | 1x 64M |
Max Video Capture | FullHD@60fps | |
Video codec support | H.264 (AVC) H.265 (HEVC) VP8 VP9 |
H.264 (AVC) H.265 (HEVC) |
Wireless
4G network | Yes | Yes |
5G network | Yes | Yes |
Peak Download Speed | 0.6 Gbps | 0.3 Gbps |
Peak Upload Speed | 0.15 Gbps | 0.1 Gbps |
Wi-Fi | 4 (802.11n) | 5 (802.11ac) |
Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.0 |
Satellite navigation | BeiDou GPS GLONASS |
BeiDou GPS Galileo GLONASS |
Supplemental Information
Launch Date | 2018 Quarter 3 | 2019 August |
Partnumber | Hi6260 | T618 |
Vertical Segment | Mobiles | Mobiles |
Positioning | Mid-end | Mid-end |
AnTuTu 10
Total Score
GeekBench 6 Single-Core
Score
GeekBench 6 Multi-Core
Score
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