HiSilicon Kirin 655 vs Intel Core i5-3610ME

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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 Intel Core i5-3610ME features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-3610ME, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
HiSilicon Kirin Family Intel Core i5
4 Generation 3
Mobile Segment Mobile
HiSilicon Kirin 655 Name Intel Core i5-3610ME
HiSilicon Kirin 650 Group Intel Core i 3000M
 
 

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 Intel Core i5-3610ME has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3610ME is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
4x Cortex-A53 Cores B None
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 2x
4x Cortex-A53 Cores A None
8 Threads 4
1.7 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 2.7 GHz
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
2.12 GHz A-Core Frequency None
8 CPU Cores 2
None None 3.3 GHz
No Overclocking No
 
 

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 Intel Core i5-3610ME has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3610ME uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
Midgard 4 Generation 7
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
ARM Mali-T830 MP2 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
2 Execution units 16
11 Direct X 11.0
28 nm Technology 22 nm
Q4/2015 Release date Q1/2011
32 Shaders 128
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.95 GHz
0.9 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No AES-NI Yes
LPDDR3-933 Memory type DDR3-1600
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
 
 

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 35 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 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 Intel Core i5-3610ME is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Socket BGA 1023
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
16 nm Technology 22 nm
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2012
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
-- Release price 213 $
Cortex-A53 / Cortex-A53 Architecture Ivy Bridge H
Android Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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