Google Tensor G2 vs HiSilicon Kirin 9000

Comparisons 07-10-2022

Full compare data of Google Tensor G2 vs HiSilicon Kirin 9000, examination of graphics processors (GPU). A careful analysis of all the technical characteristics of the chipsets, to make it easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software like AnTuTu, GFXBench, PCMark, Quadrant, Neocore, Vellamo, PassMark, 3DMark, Geekbench, even the gaming performance of SoCs in Call of Duty, Madout2, Minecraft, GTA, PUBG, Fortnite, Asphalt 9 etc.
After looking at the data of parallel tests and videos, you already be able to know which processors is better to buy Google Tensor G2 or Kirin 9000.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
CPU Benchmark
Based on Antutu and Geekbench score

Google Tensor G2

64%

Kirin 9000

50%

Battery life test
Power Consumption efficiency (how quickly the processor reduces the battery charge)

Google Tensor G2

85%

Kirin 9000

78%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Google Tensor G2

62%

Kirin 9000

48%

Antutu v10, 9

Antutu benchmark separately tests the performance of the CPU, GPU, and memory speed

	Google Tensor G2	Kirin 9000
Total score	888986	698731
CPU	248916	195645
GPU	337807	265527
MEM	142228	111800
UX	160015	125774

GeekBench 6, 5.2

This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Google Tensor G2	Kirin 9000
Single-Core	1164	1023
Multi-Core	3194	3714

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Google Tensor G2	Kirin 9000
Frequency	2850 MHz	3130 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	4 nm	5 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 2x2.34 GHz Cortex-A76 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55	1x3 13 GHz ARM Cortex-A77 3x2.54 GHz ARM Cortex-A72 4x2.06 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	10 W	6 W
Memory type	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)	LPDDR5, LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	16 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	3200	1600
Memory bandwidth	51.2	44
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	1 MB
L2 cache	2 MB
L3 cache	8 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.2-A	ARMv8.2-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Kirin 9000 is 8% better than Google Tensor G2 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G710 MP07	Mali-G78 MP24
GPU Frequency	850 MHz	650 MHz
GFloPS	1535.23	1076
# of Cores	16	24
# of Shader Units
Display	4096 x 2160 pixels	2560 x 1600 pixels

The frequency of the GPU does not always directly indicate its performance. To fully evaluate all the capabilities of a graphics chip, you should take into account the number of Shader Units and Cores, as well as how many GFlops it has.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite Mobile	34.2	27.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	105.5	83.9
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	63.4	50.6
Call of Duty: Mobile	58.9	46.4
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	90.7	71.3
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	129.1	103.1
Real Racing 3	126.9	88.6
Sniper 3D	138.3	65.8
Need for Speed No Limits	88.3	60.7
Mortal Kombat X	91.1	65.8
CSR Racing 2	75.6	60.7

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the gadget and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Antutu v10, 9 and GeekBench 6, 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	240 MP	128 MP
Dual Camera resolution	48 MP	64 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Hybrid Exynos + Google ISP
Video Encoding FPS	60	60
Video Encoding resolution	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	4K, 2K, FullHD
Codec support	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10	H.264, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Exynos Modem 5123	Balong 5G
Download speed	9750 MBit/s.	15000 MBit/s.
Upload speed	7500 MBit/s.	14000 MBit/s.
Navigation	Beidou, GLONASS, SBAS, Dual frequency GNSS, GNSS, Galileo, GPS, QZSS, NavIC enabled, NavIC	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Google Tensor G2 is better: 29
The number of parameters for which HiSilicon Kirin 9000 is better: 8
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the software comparison of the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint testing and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs think, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Google Tensor G2 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu v10
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile

• Google Tensor G2 specs and review.

Kirin 9000 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• 3DMark
• Antutu v10
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile

• Kirin 9000 specs and review.