Intel Core i7-7700K | HiSilicon Kirin 970 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-7700K and the HiSilicon Kirin 970 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-7700K 4 core processor released in Q1/2017 with the HiSilicon Kirin 970 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2017. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | HiSilicon Kirin (29) |
Intel Core i 7000 (17) | CPU group | HiSilicon Kirin 970 (1) |
7 | Generation | 6 |
Kaby Lake S | Architecture | Cortex-A73 / Cortex-A53 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i7-6700K | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i7-8700K | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-7700K is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.20 GHz (4.50 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The HiSilicon Kirin 970 clocks with 2.40 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-7700K | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 970 |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
4.20 GHz (4.50 GHz) | A-Core | 2.40 GHz 4x Cortex-A73 |
-- | B-Core | 1.84 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 |
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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Intel HD Graphics 630 | GPU | ARM Mali-G72 MP12 |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.75 GHz |
1.15 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9.5 | GPU Generation | Bifrost 2 |
14 nm | Technology | 16 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 1 |
24 | Compute units | 12 |
192 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
12 | 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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Intel HD Graphics 630 | GPU | ARM Mali-G72 MP12 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-7700K, while the HiSilicon Kirin 970 supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of -- enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-7700K | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 970 |
DDR4-2400, DDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR4X-2133 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | -- |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-7700K has a TDP of 91 W. The TDP of the HiSilicon Kirin 970 is 9 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-7700K | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 970 |
91 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 9 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-7700K has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of HiSilicon Kirin 970 is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-7700K | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 970 |
14 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 1151 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2017 | Release date | Q3/2017 |
350 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 970
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 970
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7700K
Intel HD Graphics 630 @ 1.15 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 970
ARM Mali-G72 MP12 @ 0.75 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 970
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 970
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 970
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 970
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 970
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 970
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 970
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 970
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 970
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 970
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 970
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 970
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7700K
4C 8T @ 4.40 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 970
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-7700K | HiSilicon Kirin 970 |
Unknown | Huawei Honor 10 Huawei Note 10 Huawei Play Huawei Honor View 10 Huawei Mate 10 Pro Huawei P20 Huawei Nova 3 Huawei Nova 4 |