Google Tensor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | |
CPU comparisonGoogle Tensor or HiSilicon Kirin 659 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Google Tensor has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.80 GHz. Up to 12 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Google Tensor was released in Q4/2021. The HiSilicon Kirin 659 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.36 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The HiSilicon Kirin 659 was released in Q2/2016. |
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Google Tensor (3) | Family | HiSilicon Kirin (29) |
Google Tensor (1) | CPU group | HiSilicon Kirin 650 (4) |
1 | Generation | 4 |
G1 | Architecture | Cortex-A53 / Cortex-A53 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Google Tensor G2 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Google Tensor has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Google Tensor is 2.80 GHz while the HiSilicon Kirin 659 has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the HiSilicon Kirin 659 is at 2.36 GHz. |
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Google Tensor | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 659 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.80 GHz 2x Cortex-X1 |
A-Core | 2.36 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
2.25 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
B-Core | 1.70 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
1.80 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
C-Core | -- |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Google Tensor | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 659 |
Google Tensor AI | AI hardware | -- |
Google Edge TPU @ 1.6 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Google Tensor or HiSilicon Kirin 659 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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ARM Mali-G78 MP20 | GPU | ARM Mali-T830 MP2 |
0.76 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.90 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
Vallhall 2 | GPU Generation | Midgard 4 |
5 nm | Technology | 28nm |
1 | Max. displays | 2 |
20 | Compute units | 2 |
320 | Shader | 32 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | 11 |
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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ARM Mali-G78 MP20 | GPU | ARM Mali-T830 MP2 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Google Tensor can use up to 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 53.0 GB/s. The HiSilicon Kirin 659 supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to --. |
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Google Tensor | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 659 |
LPDDR5-5500 | Memory | LPDDR3-933 |
12 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
53.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | -- |
No | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Google Tensor is 10 W, while the HiSilicon Kirin 659 has a TDP of --. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Google Tensor | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 659 |
10 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Google Tensor is manufactured in 5 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The HiSilicon Kirin 659 is manufactured in 16 nm and has a 0.00 MB cache. |
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Google Tensor | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 659 |
5 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | Android |
Q4/2021 | Release date | Q2/2016 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 659
8C 8T @ 2.36 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 659
8C 8T @ 2.36 GHz |
Google Tensor
ARM Mali-G78 MP20 @ 0.76 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 659
ARM Mali-T830 MP2 @ 0.90 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 659
8C 8T @ 2.36 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 659
8C 8T @ 2.36 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 659
8C 8T @ 2.36 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 659
8C 8T @ 2.36 GHz |
Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 659
8C 8T @ 2.36 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Google Tensor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 |
Google Pixel 6 Google Pixel 6 Pro |
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