Test shows Kirin 9020 is 20% more power efficient than Kirin 9000s

A new teardown and some tests reveal that Huawei Kirin 9020 chip is 20% more power efficient than the Kirin 9000s. It not only brings upgrades in terms of layout but also offers superior performance over its predecessors in several aspects.

Huawei Mate 70 series and its Kirin 9020 chipset have become a hot topic on the social media platform. Several tipsters have been dismantling the new flagship lineup to check its components and most importantly, the Kirin 9020 processor.

Now a tipster has showcased the complete design of the Kirin 9020 chip in the Mate 70 RS teardown video. The details reveal that the new processor bears a different design from the previous versions. It is 13% larger than the Kirin 9000s.

The tipster also noted that the Kirin 9020 thickness has also increased in comparison to the 9000s chip. It has adopted a completely different layout than the other Kirin SoCs and comes with a unique satellite module for better satellite communication.

Earlier, a report mentioned that Kirin 9020 uses the industry’s first 3GPP R18 5G-A SoC which integrates satellite access into 5G systems for clear communication.

Huawei Kirin 9020 vs Kirin 9000s comparison (Image Credits: Weibo)

The tipster further conducted a performance test between the Kirin 9020 and Kirin 9000s. The results showed that Kirin 9020 is 20% more power efficient than 9000s.

It uses minimal power and improves high-end games like “Genshin Impact” by up to 40 frames, offering a robust gaming experience to users.

Test shows Kirin 9020 is 20% more power efficient than Kirin 9000s (Image Credits: Huawei)

Real Images of Kirin 9020

The blogger also showcased the real Kirin 9020 processor. Exploring the letters engraved on the chip, he saw a unique figure “2035”. Alongside, there is a HiSilicon Logo and some other digits on the chipset.

According to the tipster, 2035 could refer to the time when Huawei was hit by the US ban. The company was cut off from the foreign chip supply in the 35th week of 2020. US authorities instructed TSMC to stop making Kirin chips for Huawei.

Other chipmakers like Qualcomm, SK Hynix, Samsung, and more were restricted to supplying chips to the Mate developer. It’s just speculation behind the 2035. Perhaps we may get more details on this matter in the upcoming days.

Huawei Kirin 9020 chipset (Image Credits: Weibo)