HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G
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HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c. Specifications, performance, tests

Overall score
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Released
Q3/2019
HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G
HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G
Released
Q4/2019
Overall score
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c

Compare HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G VS Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c. Which processor delivers superior performance?

In this detailed comparison, we evaluate the specifications and benchmarks of both processors to determine the best choice for your needs. We analyze their core counts, maximum frequencies, and power consumption.

HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G boasts a maximum frequency of 1.95 GHz GHz. 8 cores that enhance multitasking capabilities.With a power consumption of 6 W W, it ensures efficient performance.Released in Q3/2019, it incorporates the latest technology for optimal efficiency.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c features a maximum frequency of 1.80 GHz GHz. 8 / 8 cores designed for high-performance tasks.Its power consumption is 7 W W, providing a balance of power and efficiency.Launched in Q4/2019, it is built to handle demanding applications.

Differences

  • Place in the overall ranking

    (based on several benchmarks)

    1065 left arrow score
  • Higher clock speed

    Around 8% better clock speed

    1.95 GHz left arrow 1.80 GHz
  • Performance per watt

    times less performance per watt

    6 W left arrow 7 W

Positions in all rankings

Common positions HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    831 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    789 place
  • iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
    544 place
  • Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    226 place
  • Place in the overall ranking

    (based on several benchmarks)

    1182 left arrow score
  • Higher turbo clock speed

    Around 4 % better overclocked clock speed

    2.45 GHz left arrow 2.36 GHz

Positions in all rankings

Common positions Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    977 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    876 place
  • iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
    186 place

Specifications

Technical data
HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
CPU family and group

Comprehensive background on the processors being compared, detailing their series, generation, and targeted market segment.

  • Segment
    Mobile left arrow Mobile
  • Family
    HiSilicon Kirin left arrow Qualcomm Snapdragon
  • Generation
    8 left arrow 3
  • CPU group
    HiSilicon Kirin 990 left arrow Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
CPU Technical specs

Essential parameters including the number of cores, threads, base and turbo frequencies, and cache size. These metrics provide insight into the processor’s speed—higher values generally indicate better performance.

  • Frequency
    1.95 GHz left arrow 1.80 GHz
  • Turbo (1 Core)
    2.36 GHz left arrow 2.45 GHz
  • Turbo (8 Cores)
    2.86 GHz left arrow 2.45 GHz
  • Hyperthreading
    No left arrow No
  • Overclocking
    No left arrow No
  • Core architecture
    hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) left arrow hybrid (big.LITTLE)
IGPU

The integrated graphics (iGPU) do not influence the CPU performance significantly; they serve as a substitute for a dedicated graphics card in the absence of one or are utilized in mobile devices.

  • GPU name
    ARM Mali-G76 MP14 left arrow Qualcomm Adreno 675
  • GPU frequency
    0.60 GHz left arrow 0.25 GHz
  • GPU (Turbo)
    0.60 GHz left arrow 0.59 GHz
  • Execution units
    14 left arrow 7
  • Shader
    224 left arrow 672
  • Max. GPU Memory
    4 GB left arrow 4 GB
  • Max. displays
    2 left arrow 1
  • Generation
    Bifrost 3 left arrow 5
  • Technology
    7 nm left arrow 7 nm
  • Release date
    Q3/2018 left arrow Q4/2018
Hardware codec support

This section details the built-in codecs used for encoding and decoding media content, which significantly enhance processing speed and efficiency.

  • h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode
  • h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode
  • h264
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • VP9
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode
  • VP8
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • AV1
    No left arrow No
  • AVC
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode
  • VC-1
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode
  • JPEG
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
Memory specs & PCI

Overview of the types and quantities of RAM supported by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c and HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G. The supported memory frequencies may vary depending on the motherboard configuration.

  • Memory type
    LPDDR4X-4266 left arrow LPDDR4X-4266
  • Max. Memory
    8 GB left arrow 16 GB
  • ECC
    No left arrow No
  • Memory channels
    4 left arrow 4
Thermal Management

Analyze the TDP (Thermal Design Power) requirements of HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c to make an informed decision on the appropriate cooling system. Remember that TDP refers to thermal watts, not electrical watts.

  • TDP (PL1)
    6 W left arrow 7 W
Technologies and extensions

Information on architecture, interfaces, and additional instructions supported by HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c, including virtual machine technologies and fabrication processes.

  • Instruction set (ISA)
    ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) left arrow ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
  • Virtualization
    None left arrow None
  • L2-Cache
    -- left arrow 2.00 MB
  • L3-Cache
    2.00 MB left arrow 3.00 MB
  • Architecture
    Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 left arrow Kryo 490
  • Technology
    7 nm left arrow 7 nm
  • Socket
    N/A left arrow N/A
  • Release date
    Q3/2019 left arrow Q4/2019

Benchmarks

Performance tests CPUs

By analyzing the results from various benchmarks, you can gain a clearer understanding of the performance differences between HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c.

Compare the synthetic benchmark scores and make an informed decision on the best processor for your needs!

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 SC is a popular cross-platform performance test for desktop or mobile processors that uses system memory intensively
767
HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G
665
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 MC is a popular cross-platform performance test for desktop or mobile processors that uses system memory intensively
2879
HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G
2574
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
The performance of the iGPU - the internal GPU in games
645
HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G
1550
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c

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