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Google Tensor G4 vs Huawei Kirin 9020

WINNER
G
51.4Inno Score
VS
H
32.9Inno Score
45.1CPU36.1
43.1GPU36.8
56.1Benchmarks—
71.4Efficiencyspec-based20
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G40 spec wins — Huawei Kirin 9020

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G4 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 51.4 to 32.9, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+9) and GPU (+6). Huawei Kirin 9020 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 G4

  • Stronger CPU score: 45 vs 36
  • Stronger GPU score: 43 vs 37
  • 52% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,950 vs 1,285
  • 43% lower process: 4 nm vs 7 nm
  • 36% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 2,600 vs 1,907

Reasons to pick the Huawei Kirin 9020

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Huawei Kirin 9020
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Huawei Kirin 9020
Announced20242024
Process4 nm+43%7 nm
TDP (typical)7 W—
ArchitectureArmv9.2ARM (in-house HiSilicon cores)

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Huawei Kirin 9020
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Huawei Kirin 9020
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A5201x2.5 GHz HiSilicon Big + 3x2.15 GHz HiSilicon Mid + 4x1.6 GHz HiSilicon Little
Max clock3.1 GHz+24%2.5 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Huawei Kirin 9020
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Huawei Kirin 9020
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7HiSilicon Maleoon 920
GPU clock940 MHz+12%840 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Huawei Kirin 9020
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Huawei Kirin 9020
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Huawei Kirin 9020
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Huawei Kirin 9020
Memory typeLPDDR5X—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Huawei Kirin 9020
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Huawei Kirin 9020
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5400)—

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Huawei Kirin 9020
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Huawei Kirin 9020
Video capture4K@60fps—

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Huawei Kirin 9020
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Huawei Kirin 9020
AnTuTu1,050,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+52%Top 22%1,285Top 40%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700+4%Top 27%4,505Top 29%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600+36%Top 43%1,907Bottom 48%

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