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Google Tensor vs Huawei Kirin 8020

WINNER
Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
H
28Inno Score
34.9CPU34.1
35.5GPU25.6
45.2Benchmarks—
58.3Efficiencyspec-based20
4 spec wins — Google Tensor2 spec wins — Huawei Kirin 8020

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor wins this mobile chipset face-off, 41.2 to 28, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+10) and CPU (+1). 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

  • Stronger GPU score: 36 vs 26
  • 93% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,700 vs 882
  • 29% lower process: 5 nm vs 7 nm
  • 23% higher Max clock: 2.8 GHz vs 2.28 GHz

Reasons to pick the Huawei Kirin 8020

  • 32% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,166 vs 3,150

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus Huawei Kirin 8020
SpecGoogle TensorHuawei Kirin 8020
Announced20212025
Process5 nm+29%7 nm
TDP (typical)8 W—
ArchitectureArmv8.2ARM (64-bit, custom HiSilicon cores)

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Huawei Kirin 8020
SpecGoogle TensorHuawei Kirin 8020
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55—
Max clock2.8 GHz+23%2.28 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Huawei Kirin 8020
SpecGoogle TensorHuawei Kirin 8020
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20HiSilicon Maleoon 920c
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

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

Memory

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

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus Huawei Kirin 8020
SpecGoogle TensorHuawei Kirin 8020
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Integrated 5G modem (unannounced)

Media

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

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus Huawei Kirin 8020
SpecGoogle TensorHuawei Kirin 8020
AnTuTu680,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+4%Top 38%1,288Top 40%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150Top 47%4,166+32%Top 34%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700+93%Bottom 40%882Bottom 18%

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