Google Tensor G5 vs Huawei Kirin 9030 Pro
55CPU42.8
45.7GPU47.4
60.5Benchmarks—
—AIspec-based66.9
82.1Efficiencyspec-based—
4 spec wins — Google Tensor G51 spec wins — Huawei Kirin 9030 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 58.2 to 48.3, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+12). Huawei Kirin 9030 Pro 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 G5
- Stronger CPU score: 55 vs 43
- 48% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,300 vs 1,558
- 37% higher Max clock: 3.78 GHz vs 2.75 GHz
Reasons to pick the Huawei Kirin 9030 Pro
- 13% higher cores: 9 vs 8
General
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Huawei Kirin 9030 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2025 |
| Process | 3 nm | — |
| TDP (typical) | 7 W | — |
| Architecture | Armv9.2 | ARMv8 |
CPU
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Huawei Kirin 9030 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 9+13% |
| Core configuration | 1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A520 | 1x2.75 GHz Taishan V124 Prime + 4x2.27 GHz Taishan V124 Mid + 4x1.72 GHz Taishan V124 Tiny |
| Max clock | 3.78 GHz+37% | 2.75 GHz |
GPU
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Huawei Kirin 9030 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Imagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536 | HiSilicon Maleoon 935 |
| GPU clock | — | 933 MHz |
AI
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Huawei Kirin 9030 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | Google Edge TPU | HiSilicon Ascend NPU |
| AI performance | — | 29 TOPS |
Memory
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Huawei Kirin 9030 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Huawei Kirin 9030 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | External (MediaTek T900) | Integrated 5G modem (unannounced) |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
Media
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Huawei Kirin 9030 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video capture | 4K@60fps | 4K |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Huawei Kirin 9030 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu | 1,250,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300+48%Top 16% | 1,558Top 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,200+6%Top 21% | 5,869Top 22% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 3,350+4%Top 36% | 3,234Top 39% |
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