Intel Processor N97 | HiSilicon Kirin 990 4G | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Processor N97 and the HiSilicon Kirin 990 4G and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Processor N97 4 core processor released in Q1/2023 with the HiSilicon Kirin 990 4G which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2019. |
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Intel Processor N (5) | Family | HiSilicon Kirin (29) |
Intel Processor N50/N100/N200 (5) | CPU group | HiSilicon Kirin 990 (3) |
13 | Generation | 8 |
Alder Lake N | Architecture | Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Processor N97 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.00 GHz (3.60 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The HiSilicon Kirin 990 4G clocks with 2.86 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Processor N97 | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 990 4G |
4 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.00 GHz (3.60 GHz) 4x Gracemont |
A-Core | 2.86 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
-- | B-Core | 2.09 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
-- | C-Core | 1.86 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
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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Intel Processor N97 | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 990 4G |
-- | AI hardware | HUAWEI HiAI 2.0 |
-- | AI specifications | Da Vinci Architecture. 1x Ascend Lite + 1x Ascend Tiny |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
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 UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake) | GPU | ARM Mali-G76 MP16 |
1.20 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.60 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
12 | GPU Generation | Bifrost 3 |
10 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
24 | Compute units | 16 |
192 | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 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 UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake) | GPU | ARM Mali-G76 MP16 |
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 |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 1 memory channels is supported by the Intel Processor N97, while the HiSilicon Kirin 990 4G supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of -- enabled. |
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Intel Processor N97 | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 990 4G |
LPDDR5-4800, DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR4X-2133 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | -- |
No | ECC | No |
4.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
9 | PCIe lanes | -- |
8.9 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Processor N97 has a TDP of 12 W. The TDP of the HiSilicon Kirin 990 4G is 6 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Processor N97 | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 990 4G |
12 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 6 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
105 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Processor N97 has 10.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of HiSilicon Kirin 990 4G is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Intel Processor N97 | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 990 4G |
10 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2 | ISA extensions | -- |
BGA | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q3/2019 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Processor N97
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 990 4G
8C 8T @ 2.86 GHz |
Intel Processor N97
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 990 4G
8C 8T @ 2.86 GHz |
Intel Processor N97
Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Alder Lake) @ 1.20 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 990 4G
ARM Mali-G76 MP16 @ 0.60 GHz |
Intel Processor N97
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 990 4G
8C 8T @ 2.86 GHz |
Intel Processor N97
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 990 4G
8C 8T @ 2.86 GHz |
Intel Processor N97
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 990 4G
8C 8T @ 2.86 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Processor N97 | HiSilicon Kirin 990 4G |
Unknown | Huawei Mate 30 Pro |