UnknownEntry-level / agingMobile/Embedded

HiSilicon Kirin

Explore HiSilicon Kirin technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
5.3/ 10
Technical rating

Entry-level / aging

HiSilicon Kirin is a Mobile/Embedded processor with 8 cores and 8 threads. Its base clock is 3.1 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 6461 and a single-thread rating of 2272.

CPU Mark6,461
23 samples
Single Thread2,272
Overall rank#2,243
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Entry-level / aging
5.3Entry-level / aging

HiSilicon Kirin is a Mobile/Embedded processor with 8 cores and 8 threads. Its base clock is 3.1 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 6461 and a single-thread rating of 2272.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The HiSilicon Kirin is a Mobile/Embedded released in 2023. Recorded specifications include 8 cores and 8 threads, a 6,461 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 6,461 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,272 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

No confirmed socket is recorded for this processor. Verify the exact device or motherboard with the manufacturer before planning an upgrade.

Memory and power

Verify the system memory type, real power limits and cooling capacity.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key HiSilicon Kirin specifications?

The main recorded details are 8 cores and 8 threads, a 6,461 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the HiSilicon Kirin good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the HiSilicon Kirin?

A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.

How much power does the HiSilicon Kirin use?

A structured TDP value is not currently available. Check the manufacturer specification and device power limits.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01vendor UnknowUnknown6,482 points
02QTI SM8350Unknown6,472 points
04HiSilicon KirinThis CPU6,461 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01QTI SM8350Unknown2,300 points
02vendor UnknowUnknown2,287 points
03HiSilicon KirinThis CPU2,272 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

Not enough data for this comparison.

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
90,870.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
4,824.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
2,160.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
30.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
12,378.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
25,769.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
486.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
14,842.00

Core specifications

BrandUnknown
CategoryMobile/Embedded
Release year2023
Socket—
Cores / threads8 / 8
Base clock3.10 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP—
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

No structured cache data.