UnknownOutdated for demanding workloadsMobile/Embedded

HiSilicon Kirin 659

Explore HiSilicon Kirin 659 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
2.8/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

HiSilicon Kirin 659 is a Mobile/Embedded processor with 8 cores and 8 threads. Its base clock is 2.4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1893 and a single-thread rating of 670.

CPU Mark1,893
3 samples
Single Thread670
Overall rank#3,929
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.8Outdated for demanding workloads

HiSilicon Kirin 659 is a Mobile/Embedded processor with 8 cores and 8 threads. Its base clock is 2.4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1893 and a single-thread rating of 670.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The HiSilicon Kirin 659 is a Mobile/Embedded released in 2021. Recorded specifications include 8 cores and 8 threads, a 1,893 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 1,893 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 670 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 659 specifications?

The main recorded details are 8 cores and 8 threads, a 1,893 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the HiSilicon Kirin 659 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 659?

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 659 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.

01P22Unknown1,908 points
02Allwinner A523Unknown1,908 points
03MediaTek MT6797MediaTek1,903 points
04Welcome SC9863AUnknown1,897 points
05HiSilicon Kirin 659This CPU1,893 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01MediaTek MT6797MediaTek799 points
02HiSilicon Kirin 659This CPU670 points
03Allwinner A523Unknown585 points
04P22Unknown537 points
05Welcome SC9863AUnknown535 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
38,006.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
1,138.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
585.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
5.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
3,881.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
25,436.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
89.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
6,245.00

Core specifications

BrandUnknown
CategoryMobile/Embedded
Release year2021
Socket—
Cores / threads8 / 8
Base clock2.40 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP—
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

No structured cache data.