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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx vs HiSilicon Kirin 990 4G. Specifications, performance, tests

Overall score
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Released
Q4/2018
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
Released
Q3/2019
Overall score
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HiSilicon Kirin 990 4G
HiSilicon Kirin 990 4G

Compare Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx VS HiSilicon Kirin 990 4G. 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.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx boasts a maximum frequency of 1.80 GHz GHz. 8 / 8 cores that enhance multitasking capabilities.With a power consumption of 7 W W, it ensures efficient performance.Released in Q4/2018, it incorporates the latest technology for optimal efficiency.

HiSilicon Kirin 990 4G features a maximum frequency of 1.86 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

  • Place in the overall ranking

    (based on several benchmarks)

    1088 left arrow score
  • Higher turbo clock speed

    Around 26% better overclocked clock speed

    2.84 GHz left arrow 2.09 GHz

Positions in all rankings

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

  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    893 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    811 place
  • iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
    126 place
  • Place in the overall ranking

    (based on several benchmarks)

    1055 left arrow score
  • Higher clock speed

    Around 3% better clock speed

    1.86 GHz left arrow 1.80 GHz
  • Performance per watt

    About 0.86 times less performance per watt

    6 W left arrow 7 W

Positions in all rankings

Common positions HiSilicon Kirin 990 4G CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    844 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    791 place
  • iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
    486 place
  • Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    227 place

Specifications

Technical data
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
HiSilicon Kirin 990 4G HiSilicon Kirin 990 4G
CPU family and group

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

  • Family
    Qualcomm Snapdragon left arrow HiSilicon Kirin
  • CPU group
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx left arrow HiSilicon Kirin 990
  • Segment
    Mobile left arrow Mobile
  • Generation
    3 left arrow 8
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.

  • Core architecture
    hybrid (big.LITTLE) left arrow hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE)
  • Frequency
    1.80 GHz left arrow 1.86 GHz
  • Turbo (1 Core)
    2.84 GHz left arrow 2.09 GHz
  • Turbo (8 Cores)
    2.84 GHz left arrow 2.86 GHz
  • Hyperthreading
    No left arrow No
  • Overclocking
    No left arrow No
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
    Qualcomm Adreno 680 left arrow ARM Mali-G76 MP16
  • GPU frequency
    0.25 GHz left arrow 0.60 GHz
  • GPU (Turbo)
    0.59 GHz left arrow No turbo
  • Execution units
    8 left arrow 16
  • Shader
    768 left arrow 256
  • Max. GPU Memory
    4 GB left arrow 4 GB
  • Max. displays
    2 left arrow 2
  • Generation
    5 left arrow Bifrost 3
  • Technology
    7 nm left arrow 7 nm
  • Release date
    Q4/2018 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 / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • h264
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • VP8
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • VP9
    Decode 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 990 4G and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx. The supported memory frequencies may vary depending on the motherboard configuration.

  • Memory type
    LPDDR4X-2133 left arrow LPDDR4X-2133
  • Max. Memory
    16 GB left arrow 8 GB
  • Memory channels
    8 left arrow 4
  • ECC
    No left arrow No
Thermal Management

Analyze the TDP (Thermal Design Power) requirements of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx and HiSilicon Kirin 990 4G to make an informed decision on the appropriate cooling system. Remember that TDP refers to thermal watts, not electrical watts.

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

Information on architecture, interfaces, and additional instructions supported by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx and HiSilicon Kirin 990 4G, including virtual machine technologies and fabrication processes.

  • Instruction set (ISA)
    ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) left arrow ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
  • L3-Cache
    2.00 MB left arrow 2.00 MB
  • Architecture
    Kryo 495 left arrow Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55
  • Technology
    7 nm left arrow 7 nm
  • Virtualization
    None left arrow None
  • Socket
    N/A left arrow N/A
  • Release date
    Q4/2018 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx and HiSilicon Kirin 990 4G.

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
724
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
758
HiSilicon Kirin 990 4G
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
2808
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
2869
HiSilicon Kirin 990 4G
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
The performance of the iGPU - the internal GPU in games
1843
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
737
HiSilicon Kirin 990 4G

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