A recent leak indicates that Huawei is developing next-generation Taishan cores, which are expected to deliver substantial enhancements in performance and energy efficiency compared to the existing Kirin 9000s cores. This advancement could significantly elevate the capabilities of future Kirin processors.
Tipster Jasonwhoill on X (formerly Twitter) has revealed that Huawei is currently testing new Taishan cores that outshine the performance of the Kirin 9000s processor. These cores, which are akin to Apple’s small cores in design, are said to achieve remarkably low power consumption.
Performance Benchmarks
The leak states that the new cores achieved a score of 350 points in single-core Geekbench 5 testing, in contrast to the Kirin 9000s cores, which scored 200 points. Presently, the Kirin 9000s employs Cortex-A510 low-energy cores, the first ARMv9 ‘LITTLE’ CPU cores, which were also featured in Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip in 2022.
Potential Rival to Apple's M3
There is also speculation that Huawei is working on a Kirin PC chip with the Taishan V130 architecture, potentially positioning it as a competitor to Apple’s M3.
An earlier report suggested that a new CPU architecture might be incorporated into the upcoming Mate 70 series, potentially featuring a robust 5nm chipset, indicating a significant step forward in Huawei’s smartphone technology.
Unconfirmed Developments
However, Huawei has not validated any of these claims, so it is prudent to approach this information with skepticism.
Discussions are ongoing regarding a new Kirin chipset and its CPU architecture, with some claims suggesting it could exceed the performance of the Kirin 9000s. These rumors, however, conflict with Huawei’s previous statements.
Constraints and Challenges
The company has focused on enhancing existing 7nm chips rather than developing entirely new technologies. Additionally, US sanctions restrict Huawei’s access to advanced chip-making equipment, impeding its ability to compete at the cutting edge of technology.
For now, the situation surrounding these rumors is uncertain. Hopefully, more details will surface in the coming days to clarify this evolving narrative.
