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Apple A11 Bionic vs HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G. Specifications, performance, tests

Overall score
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Released
Q3/2017
Apple A11 Bionic
Apple A11 Bionic
Released
Q3/2019
Overall score
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HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G
HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G

Compare Apple A11 Bionic VS HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G. 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.

Apple A11 Bionic boasts a maximum frequency of 1.42 GHz GHz. 6 cores that enhance multitasking capabilities.With a power consumption of 8 W W, it ensures efficient performance.Released in Q3/2017, it incorporates the latest technology for optimal efficiency.

HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G features a maximum frequency of 1.95 GHz GHz. 8 cores designed for high-performance tasks.Its power consumption is 6 W W, providing a balance of power and efficiency.Launched in Q3/2019, it is built to handle demanding applications.

Differences

Apple A11 Bionic Reasons to consider
Apple A11 Bionic
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  • Place in the overall ranking

    (based on several benchmarks)

    1073 left arrow score
  • Higher turbo clock speed

    Around 1% better overclocked clock speed

    2.39 GHz left arrow 2.36 GHz

Positions in all rankings

Common positions Apple A11 Bionic CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    604 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    879 place
  • iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
    873 place
  • AnTuTu 8 benchmark
    50 place
  • Place in the overall ranking

    (based on several benchmarks)

    1065 left arrow score
  • Higher clock speed

    Around 27% better clock speed

    1.95 GHz left arrow 1.42 GHz
  • More number of cores

    About 1.33 times more cores

    8 left arrow 6
  • Performance per watt

    About 0.75 times less performance per watt

    6 W left arrow 8 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

Specifications

Technical data
Apple A11 Bionic Apple A11 Bionic
HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G
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
    Apple A series left arrow HiSilicon Kirin
  • Generation
    11 left arrow 8
  • CPU group
    Apple A11 left arrow HiSilicon Kirin 990
  • Predecessor
    Apple A10 Fusion left arrow --
  • Successor
    Apple A12 Bionic left arrow --
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
    1.42 GHz left arrow 1.95 GHz
  • CPU Cores
    6 left arrow 8
  • Turbo (1 Core)
    2.39 GHz left arrow 2.36 GHz
  • CPU Threads
    6 left arrow 8
  • Hyperthreading
    No left arrow No
  • Overclocking
    No left arrow No
  • Core architecture
    hybrid (big.LITTLE) left arrow hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE)
  • A core
    2x Monsoon left arrow 2x Cortex-A76
  • B core
    4x Mistral left arrow 2x Cortex-A76
  • C core
    -- left arrow 4x Cortex-A55
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
    Apple A11 left arrow ARM Mali-G76 MP14
  • GPU frequency
    1.42 GHz left arrow 0.60 GHz
  • GPU (Turbo)
    2.39 GHz left arrow 0.60 GHz
  • Execution units
    3 left arrow 14
  • Shader
    0 left arrow 224
  • Max. GPU Memory
    3 GB left arrow 4 GB
  • Max. displays
    1 left arrow 2
  • Generation
    8 left arrow Bifrost 3
  • DirectX Version
    left arrow 12
  • Technology
    10 nm left arrow 7 nm
  • Release date
    Q3/2017 left arrow Q3/2018
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 left arrow Decode / Encode
  • h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
    Decode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • h264
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • VP9
    Decode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • VP8
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • AV1
    No left arrow No
  • AVC
    Decode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • VC-1
    Decode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • JPEG
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
Memory specs & PCI

Overview of the types and quantities of RAM supported by HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G and Apple A11 Bionic. The supported memory frequencies may vary depending on the motherboard configuration.

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

Analyze the TDP (Thermal Design Power) requirements of Apple A11 Bionic and HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G to make an informed decision on the appropriate cooling system. Remember that TDP refers to thermal watts, not electrical watts.

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

Information on architecture, interfaces, and additional instructions supported by Apple A11 Bionic and HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G, including virtual machine technologies and fabrication processes.

  • Instruction set (ISA)
    x86-64 (64 bit) left arrow ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
  • Virtualization
    None left arrow None
  • L2-Cache
    8.00 MB left arrow --
  • L3-Cache
    -- left arrow 2.00 MB
  • Architecture
    A11 left arrow Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55
  • Technology
    10 nm left arrow 7 nm
  • Socket
    N/A left arrow N/A
  • Release date
    Q3/2017 left arrow Q3/2019

Benchmarks

Performance tests CPUs

By analyzing the results from various benchmarks, you can gain a clearer understanding of the performance differences between Apple A11 Bionic and HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G.

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
932
Apple A11 Bionic
767
HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G
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
2569
Apple A11 Bionic
2879
HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
The performance of the iGPU - the internal GPU in games
454
Apple A11 Bionic
645
HiSilicon Kirin 990E 5G

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