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Google Tensor G2 vs Huawei Kirin 8020

WINNER
Google Tensor G2
42.8Inno Score
VS
H
28Inno Score
36.6CPU34.1
36.2GPU25.6
48.6Benchmarks—
58.3Efficiencyspec-based20
4 spec wins — Google Tensor G22 spec wins — Huawei Kirin 8020

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G2 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 42.8 to 28, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+11) and CPU (+3). Huawei Kirin 8020 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Tensor G2

  • Stronger GPU score: 36 vs 26
  • 104% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,800 vs 882
  • 29% lower process: 5 nm vs 7 nm
  • 25% higher Max clock: 2.85 GHz vs 2.28 GHz
  • 11% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,430 vs 1,288

Reasons to pick the Huawei Kirin 8020

  • 21% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,166 vs 3,450

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Huawei Kirin 8020
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Huawei Kirin 8020
Announced20222025
Process5 nm+29%7 nm
TDP (typical)8 W—
ArchitectureArmv8.2ARM (64-bit, custom HiSilicon cores)

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Huawei Kirin 8020
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Huawei Kirin 8020
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55—
Max clock2.85 GHz+25%2.28 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Huawei Kirin 8020
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Huawei Kirin 8020
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7HiSilicon Maleoon 920c
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Huawei Kirin 8020
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Huawei Kirin 8020
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Huawei Kirin 8020
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Huawei Kirin 8020
Memory typeLPDDR5—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Huawei Kirin 8020
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Huawei Kirin 8020
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Integrated 5G modem (unannounced)

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Huawei Kirin 8020
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Huawei Kirin 8020
Video capture4K@60fps—

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Huawei Kirin 8020
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Huawei Kirin 8020
AnTuTu780,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430+11%Top 33%1,288Top 40%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450Top 40%4,166+21%Top 34%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800+104%Bottom 43%882Bottom 18%

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