HiSilicon Kirin 955 vs Intel Core i5-3427U

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HiSilicon Kirin 955 or HiSilicon Kirin 955 – 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 955 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 i5-3427U 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 i5-3427U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
4 Generation 3
HiSilicon Kirin Family Intel Core i5
HiSilicon Kirin 950 Group Intel Core i 3000U
HiSilicon Kirin 955 Name Intel Core i5-3427U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The HiSilicon Kirin 955 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.5 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 i5-3427U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3427U is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.8 GHz.
8 Threads 4
4x Cortex-A53 Cores B None
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 2.8 GHz
2.5 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4x Cortex-A72 Cores A None
8 CPU Cores 2
No Hyperthreading Yes
1.8 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 2x
No Overclocking No
None None 1.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The HiSilicon Kirin 955 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the HiSilicon Kirin 955 uses the ARM Mali-T880 MP4, which has 64 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-3427U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3427U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
Midgard 4 Generation 7
64 Shaders 128
-- Max. displays --
0.9 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
4 Execution units 16
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
11 Direct X 11.0
16 nm Technology 22 nm
ARM Mali-T880 MP4 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
Q2/2016 Release date Q1/2011
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 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.
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
LPDDR3, LPDDR4 Memory type DDR3-1600
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth 25.6 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 17 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
 
 

Technical details

The HiSilicon Kirin 955 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 i5-3427U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
Socket BGA 1023
-- Release price 225 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Android Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Cortex-A72 / Cortex-A53 Architecture Ivy Bridge U
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
16 nm Technology 22 nm
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2012