HUAWEI Kirin X90 and Lenovo SS1101: Processor Innovations Emerge
Legitimate sources are buzzing over HUAWEI's latest Kirin X90 chip, and Lenovo doesn't appear too far behind when it comes to processor R&D. Let's dive into what we know.
HUAWEI's Kirin X90: A Power Leap
According to popular insider Digital Chat Station, HUAWEI's Kirin X90, allegedly codenamed "Charlotte Pro," is looking to be a huge upgrade over the Kirin 9010 ("Charlotte"). The next generation, with an even more powerful microarchitecture.
What kind of power are we looking for. Here's a peek at the rumored specs:
- A 4 + 4 + 2 core configuration.
- Hyperthreading support – a big plus for multitasking.
- Added support for SM3/SM4 cryptographic algorithms for enhanced security.
- Support up to 32GB of RAM.
- Support for speedy SSD storage up to 2TB.
- Up to three USB 4 ports for rapid connectivity.
Release date for the chip is not yet announced, but the details certainly bode well for future HUAWEI devices.
Lenovo's Challenger: The SS1101 Chip
Meanwhile, Lenovo is also reportedly in the process of designing its own 10-core processor, the SS1101. This 5nm processor has reportedly come with an unusual "2 + 2 + 3 + 3" core configuration. Early reports suggest a minimum clock speed of 3.29 GHz along with an on-chip Mali G720 Immortalis GPU for graphics.
While hyper-threading could also be a feature of the SS1101, this is unconfirmed speculation. What's interesting here is the candidate first device to carry the new Lenovo chip: the Yoga Pad Pro 14.5 tablet. This would indicate Lenovo's desire to have greater control over the hardware behind its devices.
It's still early days, and the companies have not officially announced word on these developments. But these rumormongers paint an intriguing picture of innovation in the processor space, with even more competition and exciting new features to our PCs and laptops.
