Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 970

huawei hisilicon kirin 970 processor
  • GPU: Mali-G72 MP12
  • Cores: 8
  • Clock: 2360 MHz

The Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 970, an octa-core marvel, showcases Huawei’s dedication to pushing the boundaries in mobile chipsets. Users are treated to a fast and fluid experience, thanks to its robust processing. Multimedia lovers can expect crisp visuals and clear audio, while gamers can rely on smooth and immersive sessions. The standout, however, is its AI capabilities, backed by an integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU). This chipset promises real-time language translation, intelligent scene recognition, and adaptive performance, cementing the Kirin 970 as a pivotal entry in Huawei’s technological journey.

Review

CPU Performance 55
Gaming Performance 52
Battery life 52
Bestcheck Result 53

Benchmarks

Performance tests in popular benchmarks

AnTuTu 10

AnTuTu Benchmark is a leading mobile performance testing application that evaluates a device's CPU, GPU, RAM, and I/O capabilities through a series of simulations. By providing detailed scores and feedback, it offers an objective measure for comparing device performances in real-world scenarios.
Android Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 970 223225
CPU 96279
GPU 32944
Memory 38290
UX 55712
Total score 223225

GeekBench 6

Geekbench is a renowned cross-platform benchmarking tool that assesses a device's CPU and GPU performance using various standardized tests. It offers scores that enable users to objectively compare the processing capabilities of different devices in real-world contexts.
Single-Core Score 349
Multi-Core Score 1434

3DMark

3DMark Wild Life is a popular benchmarking tool designed to measure a device's graphics performance using intensive real-time 3D rendering. The test produces scores that help users compare the graphical capabilities of devices in demanding, modern scenarios.
3DMark Wild Life Performance 0
Stability 0%
Graphics test 0 FPS
score 0

Specifications

Detailed specifications of the Kirin 970 SoC with Mali-G72 MP12 graphics

CPU

Architecture 4x 2.36 GHz – Cortex A73
4x 1.84 GHz – Cortex A53
Cores 8
Frequency 2360 MHz
Instruction set ARMv8-A
L1 cache 512 KB
L2 cache 2 MB
Process 10 nanometers
Transistor count 5.5 billion
TDP 9 W
Manufacturing TSMC

Graphics

GPU name Mali-G72 MP12
Architecture Bifrost 2
GPU frequency 850 MHz
Execution units 12
Shading units 192
FLOPS 347 Gigaflops
Vulkan version 1.0
OpenCL version 2.0
DirectX version 12

Memory

Memory type LPDDR4X
Memory frequency 1866 MHz
Bus 4x 16 Bit
Max bandwidth 29.8 Gbit/s
Max size 8 GB

Multimedia (ISP)

Neural processor (NPU) Yes
Storage type UFS 2.1
Max display resolution 3120 x 1440
Max camera resolution 1x 48MP, 2x 20MP
Video capture 4K at 30FPS
Video playback 4K at 30FPS
Video codecs H.264, H.265, VP8, VP9, VC-1
Audio codecs 32 bit@384 kHz, HD-audio

Connectivity

4G support LTE Cat. 18
5G support No
Download speed Up to 1200 Mbps
Upload speed Up to 150 Mbps
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth 4.2
Navigation GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo