HiSilicon Kirin 8000 vs Apple M2

Comparisons 16-01-2024

Comprehensive testing data of HiSilicon Kirin 8000 vs Apple M2, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough review of all the specifications of the processors, to make it easier to understand, is made by the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software like PassMark, Neocore, PCMark, Geekbench, 3DMark, Quadrant, AnTuTu, GFXBench, Vellamo, even the gaming performance of processors in PUBG, GTA, Asphalt 9, Fortnite, Madout2, Call of Duty, Minecraft etc.
After looking at the data these tests and videos, you already be able to know which processors is better to buy Kirin 8000 or Apple M2.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
CPU Benchmark
Based on Antutu and Geekbench score

Kirin 8000

30%

Apple M2

99%

Battery life test
Power Consumption efficiency (how quickly the processor reduces the battery charge)

Kirin 8000

86%

Apple M2

82%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Kirin 8000

27%

Apple M2

96%

Antutu v10, 9

Antutu benchmark separately tests the performance of the CPU, GPU, and memory speed

	Kirin 8000	Apple M2
Total score	659883	1377794
CPU	184769	385778
GPU	250747	523560
MEM	105574	220445
UX	118769	248006

GeekBench 6, 5.2

This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Kirin 8000	Apple M2
Single-Core	945	1896
Multi-Core	3611	8862

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Kirin 8000	Apple M2
Frequency	2200 MHz	3490 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	5 nm
Transistors count		20000 millions
Core configuration	1x2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A77 3x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A77 4x1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	4x3.49 GHz Avalanche 4x2.39 GHz Blizzard
Power consumption (TDP)	6 W	4 W
Memory type	LPDDR5, LPDDR4x	LPDDR5
Max. Memory	16 Gb	64 Gb
Memory Frequency	1600	6400
Memory bandwidth	44	76
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache		2 Mb
L2 cache		8 MB
L3 cache		16 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.2-A	ARMv8.5-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Apple M2 is 36% better than Kirin 8000 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Maleoon 910	Apple M2
GPU Frequency	750 MHz	3490 MHz
GFloPS	2056	3600
# of Cores	4	10
# of Shader Units		2560
Display	2560 x 1600 pixels	2732 x 2048 pixels

The frequency of the GPU does not always directly indicate its performance. To fully evaluate all the capabilities of a graphics chip, you should take into account the number of Shader Units and Cores, as well as how many GFlops it has.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite Mobile	30.6	52.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	74.9	163.8
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	103.6	98.3
Call of Duty: Mobile	57.7	90.5
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	64.6	139.5
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	94.6	201.1
Real Racing 3	128.5	196.5
Sniper 3D	165.8	215.6
Need for Speed No Limits	144.2	136.3
Mortal Kombat X	118.7	141.8
CSR Racing 2	144.5	117.5

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the gadget and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Antutu v10, 9 and GeekBench 6, 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	128 MP	63 MP
Dual Camera resolution	48 MP	24 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)		Apple ISP
Video Encoding FPS	60	960
Video Encoding resolution	4K, 2K, FullHD	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264, H.265/HEVC	Dolby Vision, H.265 (HEVC), HDR10+, HLG, HDR10, H.264 (AVC), VP8, VP9

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Balong 5G	Apple Modem 5G
Download speed	15000 MBit/s.	12500 MBit/s.
Upload speed	14000 MBit/s.	7500 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou	Galileo, GPS, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	No	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which HiSilicon Kirin 8000 is better: 8
The number of parameters for which Apple M2 is better: 33
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the software comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel testing and hear what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Kirin 8000 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu v10
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile

• Kirin 8000 specs and review.

Apple M2 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu v10
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile

• Apple M2 specs and review.