Intel Core i7-9700TE vs HiSilicon Kirin 658

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Intel Core i7-9700TE or Intel Core i7-9700TE – 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 Intel Core i7-9700TE features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9700TE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
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.
Intel Core i7 Family HiSilicon Kirin
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-9700TE Name HiSilicon Kirin 658
Intel Core i 9000 Group HiSilicon Kirin 650
9 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-9700TE has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9700TE is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
8x Cores None
None None 2.35 GHz
None None 1.7 GHz
1.8 GHz Frequency None
8 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 4x Cortex-A53
No Hyperthreading No
None None 4x Cortex-A53
No Overclocking No
8 Threads 8
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-9700TE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-9700TE uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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.
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2015
24 Execution units 2
12 Direct X 11
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 32
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name ARM Mali-T830 MP2
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.9 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
9.5 Generation Midgard 4
14 nm Technology 28 nm
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-2666 Memory type LPDDR3-933
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
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.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-9700TE is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The HiSilicon Kirin 658 is manufactured using a 16 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2016
LGA 1151-2 Socket
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
12.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Android
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Coffee Lake S Refresh Architecture Cortex-A53 / Cortex-A53
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
520 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
14 nm Technology 16 nm