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Google Tensor G6 vs Huawei Kirin 980

WINNER
Google Tensor G6
66.1Inno Score
VS
Huawei Kirin 980
30.3Inno Score
63.3CPU24.8
53.8GPU—
72.3Benchmarks33.7
84Efficiencyspec-based37
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G61 spec wins — Huawei Kirin 980

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G6 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 66.1 to 30.3, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+39) and CPU (+39). 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 G6

  • Stronger CPU score: 63 vs 25
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 72 vs 34
  • 395% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,724 vs 550
  • 364% higher AnTuTu: 1,994,033 vs 430,000
  • 277% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,535 vs 2,000

Reasons to pick the Huawei Kirin 980

  • 14% higher cores: 8 vs 7

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Huawei Kirin 980
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Huawei Kirin 980
Announced20262018
Process3 nm+57%7 nm
TDP (typical)—8 W
ArchitectureArmv9.3Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Huawei Kirin 980
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Huawei Kirin 980
Cores78+14%
Core configuration1x4.1 GHz ARM C1-Ultra + 4x3.4 GHz ARM C1-Pro + 2x2.65 GHz ARM C1-Pro2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 + 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock4.1 GHz+58%2.6 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Huawei Kirin 980
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Huawei Kirin 980
GPUImagination PowerVR CXTP-48-1536Arm Mali-G76 MP10
GPU clock1,286 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Huawei Kirin 980
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Huawei Kirin 980
NPUGoogle TPUDual NPU (Da Vinci predecessor)

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Huawei Kirin 980
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Huawei Kirin 980
Memory type—LPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—34.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Huawei Kirin 980
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Huawei Kirin 980
Modem—Integrated LTE Cat-21
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth6.05.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Huawei Kirin 980
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Huawei Kirin 980
Max display—FHD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture8K@30fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Huawei Kirin 980
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Huawei Kirin 980
AnTuTu1,994,033+364%430,000
Geekbench 6 (single)2,724+395%Top 13%550Bottom 21%
Geekbench 6 (multi)7,535+277%Top 14%2,000Bottom 31%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,420Top 34%—

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