AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and the HiSilicon Kirin 980 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X 8 core processor released in Q3/2017 with the HiSilicon Kirin 980 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2018. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) | Family | HiSilicon Kirin (29) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1000 (3) | CPU group | HiSilicon Kirin 980 (2) |
1 | Generation | 7 |
Whitehaven (Zen) | Architecture | Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz (4.00 GHz). The processor can compute 16 threads at the same time. The HiSilicon Kirin 980 clocks with 2.60 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 980 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.80 GHz (4.00 GHz) | A-Core | 2.60 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
-- | B-Core | 1.92 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
-- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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no iGPU | GPU | ARM Mali-G76 MP10 |
GPU frequency | 0.72 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | Bifrost 3 |
Technology | 7 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 10 |
-- | Shader | 160 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | ARM Mali-G76 MP10 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X, while the HiSilicon Kirin 980 supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of -- enabled. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 980 |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | LPDDR4X-2133 |
Max. Memory | 8 GB | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | -- |
Yes | ECC | No |
4.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
64 | PCIe lanes | -- |
63.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X has a TDP of 180 W. The TDP of the HiSilicon Kirin 980 is 6 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 980 |
180 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 6 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X has 20.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of HiSilicon Kirin 980 is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 980 |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | -- |
TR4 (SP3r2) | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q3/2017 | Release date | Q4/2018 |
549 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 980
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 980
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 980
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 980
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 980
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 980
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 980
ARM Mali-G76 MP10 @ 0.72 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 980
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 980
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 980
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 980
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 980
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 980
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | HiSilicon Kirin 980 |
Unknown | Huawei P30 Huawei P30 Pro Huawei Honor 20 Huawei Honor 20 Pro Huawei Mate 20 Huawei Mate 20 Pro Huawei Nova 5T |