HiSilicon Kirin 9000 5G vs MediaTek Dimensity 820
The HiSilicon Kirin 9000 5G and MediaTek Dimensity 820 are both high-performance processors, but they differ in several specifications. The Kirin 9000 5G has a more advanced architecture, with one Cortex-A77 core clocked at 3.13 GHz, three Cortex-A77 cores clocked at 2.54 GHz, and four Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.05 GHz. In contrast, the Dimensity 820 features four Cortex-A76 cores clocked at 2.6 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.0 GHz.
Both processors utilize the ARMv8.2-A instruction set, ensuring compatibility with the latest software and applications. The Kirin 9000 5G is manufactured using a more advanced 5 nm lithography process, which allows for more transistors to be packed into the chip. It boasts a staggering 15,300 million transistors, enhancing overall performance and power efficiency. On the other hand, the Dimensity 820 is built using a slightly less advanced 7 nm lithography process.
In terms of power consumption, the Kirin 9000 5G has a TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 6 Watts, making it more energy-efficient than the Dimensity 820, which has a TDP of 10 Watts. This could result in longer battery life for devices powered by the Kirin processor.
When it comes to neural processing capabilities, the Kirin 9000 5G features two Ascend Lite NPUs and one Ascend Tiny NPU. These Neural Processing Units, along with Huawei's Da Vinci Architecture 2.0, significantly enhance AI performance. On the other hand, the Dimensity 820 includes an NPU to handle AI computations. Though it may not be as advanced as the Kirin's NPUs, it still offers efficient AI processing.
In conclusion, the HiSilicon Kirin 9000 5G outperforms the MediaTek Dimensity 820 in terms of architecture, lithography, transistor count, and power efficiency. However, the Dimensity 820 still offers competitive performance and AI capabilities. Ultimately, the choice between these processors depends on specific requirements and the intended usage of the device they power.
Both processors utilize the ARMv8.2-A instruction set, ensuring compatibility with the latest software and applications. The Kirin 9000 5G is manufactured using a more advanced 5 nm lithography process, which allows for more transistors to be packed into the chip. It boasts a staggering 15,300 million transistors, enhancing overall performance and power efficiency. On the other hand, the Dimensity 820 is built using a slightly less advanced 7 nm lithography process.
In terms of power consumption, the Kirin 9000 5G has a TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 6 Watts, making it more energy-efficient than the Dimensity 820, which has a TDP of 10 Watts. This could result in longer battery life for devices powered by the Kirin processor.
When it comes to neural processing capabilities, the Kirin 9000 5G features two Ascend Lite NPUs and one Ascend Tiny NPU. These Neural Processing Units, along with Huawei's Da Vinci Architecture 2.0, significantly enhance AI performance. On the other hand, the Dimensity 820 includes an NPU to handle AI computations. Though it may not be as advanced as the Kirin's NPUs, it still offers efficient AI processing.
In conclusion, the HiSilicon Kirin 9000 5G outperforms the MediaTek Dimensity 820 in terms of architecture, lithography, transistor count, and power efficiency. However, the Dimensity 820 still offers competitive performance and AI capabilities. Ultimately, the choice between these processors depends on specific requirements and the intended usage of the device they power.
CPU cores and architecture
Architecture | 1x 3.13 GHz – Cortex-A77 3x 2.54 GHz – Cortex-A77 4x 2.05 GHz – Cortex-A55 |
4x 2.6 GHz – Cortex-A76 4x 2.0 GHz – Cortex-A55 |
Number of cores | 8 | 8 |
Instruction Set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8.2-A |
Lithography | 5 nm | 7 nm |
Number of transistors | 15300 million | |
TDP | 6 Watt | 10 Watt |
Neural Processing | Ascend Lite (2x) + Ascend Tiny (1x), HUAWEI Da Vinci Architecture 2.0 | NPU |
Memory (RAM)
Max amount | up to 16 GB | up to 16 GB |
Memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
Memory frequency | 2750 MHz | 2133 MHz |
Memory-bus | 4x16 bit | 2x16 bit |
Storage
Storage specification | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Graphics
GPU name | Mali-G78 MP24 | Mali-G57 MP5 |
GPU Architecture | Valhall | Valhall |
GPU frequency | 760 MHz | 650 MHz |
Execution units | 24 | 5 |
Shaders | 384 | 80 |
DirectX | 12 | 12 |
OpenCL API | 2.1 | 2.1 |
OpenGL API | ES 3.2 | ES 3.2 |
Vulkan API | 1.2 | 1.2 |
Camera, Video, Display
Max screen resolution | 3840x2160 | 2520x1080@120Hz |
Max camera resolution | 1x 80MP, 1x 32MP + 1x 16MP | |
Max Video Capture | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
Video codec support | H.264 (AVC) H.265 (HEVC) VP8 VP9 |
H.264 (AVC) H.265 (HEVC) VP9 |
Wireless
4G network | Yes | Yes |
5G network | Yes | Yes |
Peak Download Speed | 4.6 Gbps | 2.77 Gbps |
Peak Upload Speed | 2.5 Gbps | 1.2 Gbps |
Wi-Fi | 6 (802.11ax) | 5 (802.11ac) |
Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 |
Satellite navigation | BeiDou GPS Galileo GLONASS NavIC |
BeiDou GPS Galileo GLONASS QZSS |
Supplemental Information
Launch Date | 2020 October | 2020 May |
Partnumber | MT6875 | |
Vertical Segment | Mobiles | Mobiles |
Positioning | Flagship | Mid-end |
AnTuTu 10
Total Score
GeekBench 6 Single-Core
Score
GeekBench 6 Multi-Core
Score
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