Huawei Ascend 710
Product Overview
Huawei Ascend 710 is an AI chip in Huawei's Ascend series for lightweight edge and on-device inference, using the Da Vinci Lite architecture with ~35 TOPS INT8 and integrated video codec hardware acceleration. Positioned lighter than the 310P/510, it fits low-power devices such as smart cameras and industrial gateways.
Strategic position: As the lightweight member of the Ascend edge lineup, the 710 forms a 35→140→256 TOPS compute ladder with the 310P and 510, covering everything from on-device to edge boxes.
Core Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Architecture | Da Vinci Lite |
| Process | Not disclosed |
| INT8 Compute | 35 TOPS |
| FP16 Compute | Not disclosed |
| Memory | Not disclosed (varies by board configuration) |
| Memory Type | Not disclosed |
| TDP | 15 W (presumed, low-power edge positioning) |
| Release | Not disclosed (edge inference product line) |
Key Features
- 35 TOPS INT8 compute: lightweight edge inference
- Video codec acceleration: hardware codec unit
- Da Vinci Lite architecture: energy-efficiency optimized
- CANN ecosystem: compatible with mainstream frameworks
Vendor Information
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (HiSilicon) |
| Website | https://www.hiascend.com |
| Release | Not disclosed |
| Architecture | Da Vinci Lite |
Use Cases
- ✅ Lightweight edge inference
- ✅ Smart cameras / on-device devices
- ✅ Industrial gateways
- ✅ Entry-level video analytics
Related Comparisons
- Huawei Ascend 310P - Ascend edge inference workhorse
- Huawei Ascend 510 - Ascend edge inference upgrade
- Huawei Ascend 910B - Data center training