HiSilicon Kirin 658 vs Intel Core i3-2330E

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HiSilicon Kirin 658 or HiSilicon Kirin 658 – 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 658 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 i3-2330E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2330E, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 988 socket.
4 Generation 2
HiSilicon Kirin 650 Group Intel Core i 2000M
Mobile Segment Mobile
HiSilicon Kirin 658 Name Intel Core i3-2330E
HiSilicon Kirin Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The HiSilicon Kirin 658 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.35 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 i3-2330E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2330E is 2.2 GHz
None None 2x
2.35 GHz A-Core Frequency None
No Overclocking No
4x Cortex-A53 Cores A None
4x Cortex-A53 Cores B None
8 CPU Cores 2
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
8 Threads 4
1.7 GHz B-Core Frequency None
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 2.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The HiSilicon Kirin 658 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the HiSilicon Kirin 658 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 i3-2330E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2330E uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
32 Shaders 96
Midgard 4 Generation 6
0.9 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
Q4/2015 Release date Q1/2011
2 Execution units 12
-- Max. displays --
28 nm Technology 32 nm
11 Direct X 10.1
ARM Mali-T830 MP2 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode JPEG No
No AVC Decode / Encode
No VP9 No
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 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 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
LPDDR3-933 Memory type DDR3-1333
2 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
No AES-NI Yes
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 100 °C
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The HiSilicon Kirin 658 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 i3-2330E is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Cortex-A53 / Cortex-A53 Architecture Sandy Bridge H
-- Release price --
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2011
Socket PGA 988
Android Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
16 nm Technology 32 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
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