Comparing HiSilicon Kirin 659 vs Intel Core i9-9900KS

Now let examine the processors version of the HiSilicon Kirin 659 and the Intel Core i9-9900KS. The higher the model´s version and the more current generation, the better.

• Name
  HiSilicon Kirin 659 Intel Core i9-9900KS
• Segment
  Mobile Desktop / Server
• Family
  HiSilicon Kirin Intel Core i9
• Generation
  4 9
• CPU group
  HiSilicon Kirin 650 Intel Core i 9000

Now let examine the base clock parameters of the HiSilicon Kirin 659 and Intel Core i9-9900KS CPUs. The processor with the highest score is victorious. You may also compare the turbo frequency in some models.

• Frequency
  1.70 GHz 4.00 GHz
• CPU Cores
  8 8
• Turbo (1 Core)
  2.36 GHz 5.00 GHz
• CPU Threads
  8 16
• Turbo (8 Cores)
  2.36 GHz 4.80 GHz
• Hyperthreading
  No Yes
• Overclocking
  No Yes
• Core architecture
  hybrid (big.LITTLE) normal
• A core
  4x Cortex-A53 --
• B core
  4x Cortex-A53 --

You may determine which included graphics card is superior by analyzing the HiSilicon Kirin 659 and Intel Core i9-9900KS CPUs. Nevertheless, not every model can also include an integrated video card. The block has no bearing on the overall performance score and can be skipped.

• GPU name
  ARM Mali-T830 MP2 Intel UHD Graphics 630
• GPU frequency
  0.90 GHz 0.35 GHz
• GPU (Turbo)
  0.90 GHz 1.20 GHz
• Execution units
  2 24
• Shader
  32 192
• Max. GPU Memory
  -- 64 GB
• Max. displays
  2 3
• Generation
  Midgard 4 9.5
• DirectX Version
  11 12
• Technology
  28nm 14 nm
• Release date
  Q4/2015 Q4/2017

This is time to examine how CPUs differ in terms of hardware support for codecs. Each brand may have its own set of guidelines. The HiSilicon Kirin 659 and Intel Core i9-9900KS processor technologies are shown below for a more detailed comparison.

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

The kind and amount of memory supported by the CPU have an impact on the performance ranking. As a consequence, experts recommend that you carefully compare which model produces the greatest outcomes. In our case, HiSilicon Kirin 659 or Intel Core i9-9900KS.

• Memory type
  LPDDR3-933 DDR4-2666
• Max. Memory
  128 GB
• ECC
  No No
• Memory channels
  2 2
• PCIe version
  3.0
• PCIe lanes
  16

We decide in favor of an encryption-capable CPU HiSilicon Kirin 659 or Intel Core i9-9900KS. If competing CPUs have the same performance in this block, you should compare other technical aspects.

• AES-NI
  No Yes

Now let us analyze the temps of the HiSilicon Kirin 659 and Intel Core i9-9900KS CPUs. It is critical to note that the greater the processor´s TDP, the more efficient the cooling system would be required. A CPU with a lower TDP is said to be the best model.

• TDP (PL1)
  127 W
• TDP (PL2)
  -- 159 W / 28 s
• Tjunction max.
  -- 100 °C

Contrast the specs of the HiSilicon Kirin 659 and Intel Core i9-9900KS CPUs, including L2-L3 cache, release date, motherboard socket, manufacturing method, ISA instruction set, and much more. Give heed to L2 and L3 - the higher this indication, the better; similarly, the smaller the technical process, the better.

• Instruction set (ISA)
  ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) x86-64 (64 bit)
• Virtualization
  None VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
• ISA extensions
  SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
• L3-Cache
  -- 16.00 MB
• Architecture
  Cortex-A53 / Cortex-A53 Coffee Lake S Refresh
• Technology
  16 nm 14 nm
• Socket
  N/A LGA 1151-2
• Release date
  Q2/2016 Q4/2019

Let´s all examine the use of the processors HiSilicon Kirin 659 and Intel Core i9-9900KS. Based on this comparison, you will understand the processor´s intended use (gaming, design, editing, mining, work, business).

• Used in
  Unknown Unknown