HiSilicon Kirin 655 vs AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718

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HiSilicon Kirin 655 or HiSilicon Kirin 655 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The HiSilicon Kirin 655 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2016 and belongs to the 4 generation of the HiSilicon Kirin series.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2020 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
HiSilicon Kirin Family AMD Ryzen Embedded V
HiSilicon Kirin 655 Name AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
HiSilicon Kirin 650 Group AMD Ryzen Embedded V2000
4 Generation 2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The HiSilicon Kirin 655 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.12 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.15 GHz.
8 CPU Cores 8
None None 8x
1.7 GHz B-Core Frequency None
4x Cortex-A53 Cores B None
2.12 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4x Cortex-A53 Cores A None
None None 1.7 GHz
None None 4.15 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
8 Threads 16
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

The HiSilicon Kirin 655 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the HiSilicon Kirin 655 uses the ARM Mali-T830 MP2, which has 32 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 uses the AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir), which has 448 texture shaders
and 7 execution units.
Q4/2015 Release date Q1/2020
32 Shaders 448
0.9 GHz GPU frequency 1.6 GHz
-- Max. displays --
2 Execution units 7
11 Direct X 12
-- GPU (Turbo) --
28 nm Technology 7 nm
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
ARM Mali-T830 MP2 GPU name AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir)
Midgard 4 Generation 9
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A 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.
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AVC Decode / Encode
No VC-1 Decode
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
0 bytes Max. Memory 64.0 GB
LPDDR3-933 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-3200
No ECC Yes
No AES-NI Yes
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
None TDP up 10 W
None TDP down 25 W
 
 

Technical details

The HiSilicon Kirin 655 is manufactured using a 16 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
None Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Q2/2016 Release date Q4/2020
-- Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 4.0 MB
Cortex-A53 / Cortex-A53 Architecture Grey Hawk (Zen 2)
16 nm Technology 7 nm
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Socket FP6
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Android Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2