HiSilicon Kirin 980 vs HiSilicon Kirin 9000 5G
The HiSilicon Kirin 980 and the HiSilicon Kirin 9000 5G processors are two powerful processors that offer impressive specifications.
The Kirin 980 features a CPU architecture consisting of 2x 2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 cores, 2x 1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 cores, and 4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. This combination allows for efficient multitasking and smooth performance. It boasts a 7 nm lithography, which helps reduce power consumption and heat generation. With 6900 million transistors, the Kirin 980 has the capability to handle demanding tasks and gaming. For neural processing, it comes equipped with the HiSilicon Dual NPU, which enhances AI capabilities.
On the other hand, the Kirin 9000 5G showcases even more impressive specifications. It sports an updated CPU architecture featuring 1x 3.13 GHz Cortex-A77 core, 3x 2.54 GHz Cortex-A77 cores, and 4x 2.05 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. This configuration offers a significant boost in processing power and overall speed. With a 5 nm lithography, the Kirin 9000 5G boasts even greater energy efficiency and improved thermal management. The processor packs a staggering 15300 million transistors, enabling it to handle intensive tasks and demanding applications with ease. The Kirin 9000 5G also introduces the Ascend Lite and Ascend Tiny neural processing units, along with the HUAWEI Da Vinci Architecture 2.0, providing advanced AI capabilities and improved machine learning performance.
In terms of power consumption, both processors have the same TDP of 6 Watts, ensuring efficient utilization of energy and optimal battery life.
Overall, the Kirin 9000 5G outperforms the Kirin 980 with its updated CPU architecture, smaller lithography, and significantly higher number of transistors. As a result, it delivers improved performance and enhanced AI capabilities for a seamless user experience.
The Kirin 980 features a CPU architecture consisting of 2x 2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 cores, 2x 1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 cores, and 4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. This combination allows for efficient multitasking and smooth performance. It boasts a 7 nm lithography, which helps reduce power consumption and heat generation. With 6900 million transistors, the Kirin 980 has the capability to handle demanding tasks and gaming. For neural processing, it comes equipped with the HiSilicon Dual NPU, which enhances AI capabilities.
On the other hand, the Kirin 9000 5G showcases even more impressive specifications. It sports an updated CPU architecture featuring 1x 3.13 GHz Cortex-A77 core, 3x 2.54 GHz Cortex-A77 cores, and 4x 2.05 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. This configuration offers a significant boost in processing power and overall speed. With a 5 nm lithography, the Kirin 9000 5G boasts even greater energy efficiency and improved thermal management. The processor packs a staggering 15300 million transistors, enabling it to handle intensive tasks and demanding applications with ease. The Kirin 9000 5G also introduces the Ascend Lite and Ascend Tiny neural processing units, along with the HUAWEI Da Vinci Architecture 2.0, providing advanced AI capabilities and improved machine learning performance.
In terms of power consumption, both processors have the same TDP of 6 Watts, ensuring efficient utilization of energy and optimal battery life.
Overall, the Kirin 9000 5G outperforms the Kirin 980 with its updated CPU architecture, smaller lithography, and significantly higher number of transistors. As a result, it delivers improved performance and enhanced AI capabilities for a seamless user experience.
CPU cores and architecture
Architecture | 2x 2.6 GHz – Cortex-A76 2x 1.92 GHz – Cortex-A76 4x 1.8 GHz – Cortex-A55 |
1x 3.13 GHz – Cortex-A77 3x 2.54 GHz – Cortex-A77 4x 2.05 GHz – Cortex-A55 |
Number of cores | 8 | 8 |
Instruction Set | ARMv8-A | ARMv8.2-A |
Lithography | 7 nm | 5 nm |
Number of transistors | 6900 million | 15300 million |
TDP | 6 Watt | 6 Watt |
Neural Processing | HiSilicon Dual NPU | Ascend Lite (2x) + Ascend Tiny (1x), HUAWEI Da Vinci Architecture 2.0 |
Memory (RAM)
Max amount | up to 8 GB | up to 16 GB |
Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 |
Memory frequency | 2133 MHz | 2750 MHz |
Memory-bus | 4x16 bit | 4x16 bit |
Storage
Storage specification | UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Graphics
GPU name | Mali-G76 MP10 | Mali-G78 MP24 |
GPU Architecture | Bifrost | Valhall |
GPU frequency | 720 MHz | 760 MHz |
Execution units | 10 | 24 |
Shaders | 160 | 384 |
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 | 3120x1440 | 3840x2160 |
Max camera resolution | 1x 48MP, 2x 32MP | |
Max Video Capture | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
Video codec support | AV1 H.264 (AVC) H.265 (HEVC) VP8 VP9 |
H.264 (AVC) H.265 (HEVC) VP8 VP9 |
Wireless
4G network | Yes | Yes |
5G network | Yes | Yes |
Peak Download Speed | 1.4 Gbps | 4.6 Gbps |
Peak Upload Speed | 0.2 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps |
Wi-Fi | 6 (802.11ax) | 6 (802.11ax) |
Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
Satellite navigation | BeiDou GPS Galileo GLONASS |
BeiDou GPS Galileo GLONASS NavIC |
Supplemental Information
Launch Date | 2018 Quarter 4 | 2020 October |
Vertical Segment | Mobiles | Mobiles |
Positioning | Flagship | Flagship |
AnTuTu 10
Total Score
GeekBench 6 Single-Core
Score
GeekBench 6 Multi-Core
Score
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