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Google Tensor G4 vs Huawei Kirin 980

WINNER
Google Tensor G4
51.4Inno Score
VS
H
30.3Inno Score
45.1CPU24.8
43.1GPU—
56.1Benchmarks33.7
71.4Efficiency37
7 spec wins — Google Tensor G40 spec wins — Huawei Kirin 980

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G4 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 51.4 to 30.3, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+34) and benchmarks (+22). Huawei Kirin 980 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 25
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 56 vs 34
  • Stronger efficiency score: 71 vs 37
  • 255% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,950 vs 550
  • 144% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,050,000 vs 430,000

Reasons to pick the Huawei Kirin 980

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Huawei Kirin 980
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Huawei Kirin 980
Announced20242018
Process4 nm+43%7 nm
TDP (typical)7 W+12%8 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Huawei Kirin 980
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Huawei Kirin 980
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A5202x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 + 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock3.1 GHz+19%2.6 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Huawei Kirin 980
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Huawei Kirin 980
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Arm Mali-G76 MP10
GPU clock940 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Huawei Kirin 980
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Huawei Kirin 980
NPUGoogle Edge TPUDual NPU (Da Vinci predecessor)

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Huawei Kirin 980
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Huawei Kirin 980
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—34.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Huawei Kirin 980
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Huawei Kirin 980
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5400)Integrated LTE Cat-21
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Huawei Kirin 980
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Huawei Kirin 980
Max display—FHD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Huawei Kirin 980
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Huawei Kirin 980
AnTuTu 101,050,000+144%Top 29%430,000Top 68%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+255%Top 21%550Top 78%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700+135%Top 24%2,000Top 68%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600Top 42%—

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