Intel Core i5-7640X | HiSilicon Kirin 985 5G | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-7640X and the HiSilicon Kirin 985 5G and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i5-7640X 4 core processor released in Q2/2017 with the HiSilicon Kirin 985 5G which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2020. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | HiSilicon Kirin (29) |
Intel Core i 7000X (9) | CPU group | HiSilicon Kirin 980 (2) |
7 | Generation | 7 |
Skylake X | Architecture | Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-7640X is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.00 GHz (4.20 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The HiSilicon Kirin 985 5G clocks with 2.58 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i5-7640X | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 985 5G |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
4.00 GHz (4.20 GHz) | A-Core | 2.58 GHz 1x Cortex-A76 |
-- | B-Core | 2.40 GHz 3x Cortex-A76 |
-- | C-Core | 1.84 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-G77 MP8 |
GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | Vallhall 1 |
Technology | 7 nm | |
Max. displays | 1 | |
-- | Compute units | 8 |
-- | Shader | 128 |
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-G77 MP8 |
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 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-7640X, while the HiSilicon Kirin 985 5G supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of -- enabled. |
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Intel Core i5-7640X | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 985 5G |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | LPDDR4X-2133 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | -- |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i5-7640X has a TDP of 112 W. The TDP of the HiSilicon Kirin 985 5G is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i5-7640X | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 985 5G |
112 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-7640X has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of HiSilicon Kirin 985 5G is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Intel Core i5-7640X | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 985 5G |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 2066 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q2/2017 | Release date | Q2/2020 |
300 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-7640X
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 985 5G
8C 8T @ 2.58 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7640X
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 985 5G
8C 8T @ 2.58 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7640X
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 985 5G
8C 8T @ 2.58 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7640X
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 985 5G
8C 8T @ 2.58 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7640X
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 985 5G
8C 8T @ 2.58 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7640X
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 985 5G
8C 8T @ 2.58 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7640X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 985 5G
ARM Mali-G77 MP8 @ 0.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7640X
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 985 5G
8C 8T @ 2.58 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7640X
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 985 5G
8C 8T @ 2.58 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7640X
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 985 5G
8C 8T @ 2.58 GHz |
Intel Core i5-7640X
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 985 5G
8C 8T @ 2.58 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-7640X | HiSilicon Kirin 985 5G |
Unknown | Unknown |