Huawei is gearing up to launch its first in-house system-on-chip (SoC), the Kirin X90, designed to run on the HarmonyOS PC platform. This development marks a significant shift as Huawei seeks to break free from its reliance on Microsoft’s Windows and transition its HarmonyOS to desktops and laptops. A recent tip suggests exciting features for the Kirin X90, promising an innovative leap for the company.
The Kirin X90 is rumored to boast a 10-core CPU arranged in a ‘4 + 4 + 2’ configuration, offering 20 threads via hyperthreading. This powerful setup hints at a performance-oriented design, potentially making it faster than its predecessor, the Kirin 9010 from the Pura 70 series. While performance specifics remain under wraps, speculation points to enhanced capabilities that could redefine computing on HarmonyOS.
Named Charlotte Pro, the Kirin X90 also includes robust security features in line with Chinese cryptography standards like SM3 and SM4. These enhancements promise secure processing, an essential factor in today’s digital age. Although details regarding the GPU remain scarce, earlier rumors suggest the integration of the powerful Maleoon 920 graphics processor.
Huawei Central reports that the first HarmonyOS PC laptop expected to feature the Kirin X90 could debut later this year. This rollout represents a pivotal moment for Huawei, as it endeavors to establish its operating system in the competitive PC market. The industry will be watching closely to see if Huawei’s strategic gamble on HarmonyOS and in-house hardware pays off.
