HiSilicon Kirin 8000 vs Google Tensor G3

Comparisons 16-01-2024

Comprehensive compare data of HiSilicon Kirin 8000 vs Google Tensor G3, examination of graphics chips (GPU). A thorough review of all the specifications of the chips, so that it can be easier to understand, is presented in the form of the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests like Quadrant, Geekbench, Vellamo, Neocore, 3DMark, GFXBench, PCMark, AnTuTu, PassMark, even the gaming performance of chips in PUBG, Fortnite, Call of Duty, GTA, Madout2, Asphalt 9, Minecraft etc.
After reading the results of joint tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which processors is better to buy Kirin 8000 or Tensor G3.

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

Kirin 8000

30%

Tensor G3

76%

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

Kirin 8000

86%

Tensor G3

86%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Kirin 8000

27%

Tensor G3

73%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Kirin 8000	Tensor G3
Total score	659883	1071317
CPU	184769	299978
GPU	250747	407100
MEM	105574	171402
UX	118769	192844

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Kirin 8000	Tensor G3
Single-Core	945	1403
Multi-Core	3611	3849

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Kirin 8000	Tensor G3
Frequency	2200 MHz	3000 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	4 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	1x2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A77 3x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A77 4x1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 4x2.34 GHz Cortex-A715 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510
Power consumption (TDP)	6 W	10 W
Memory type	LPDDR5, LPDDR4x	LPDDR5 (Quad Channel)
Max. Memory	16 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	1600	3200
Memory bandwidth	44	51.2
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 Tensor G3 is 26% better than Kirin 8000 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Maleoon 910	Mali-G715 MP9
GPU Frequency	750 MHz	750 MHz
GFloPS	2056	1354.62
# of Cores	4	9
# of Shader Units
Display	2560 x 1600 pixels	4096 x 2160 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	30.6	40.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	74.9	126.1
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	103.6	76.2
Call of Duty: Mobile	57.7	69.9
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	64.6	109.5
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	94.6	156.3
Real Racing 3	128.5	152.6
Sniper 3D	165.8	166.8
Need for Speed No Limits	144.2	106.8
Mortal Kombat X	118.7	109.7
CSR Racing 2	144.5	91.8

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	128 MP	360 MP
Dual Camera resolution	48 MP	64 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)		Hybrid Exynos + Google ISP
Video Encoding FPS	60	60
Video Encoding resolution	4K, 2K, FullHD	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264, H.265/HEVC	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10, AV1 BigWave

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Balong 5G	Exynos Modem 5223
Download speed	15000 MBit/s.	10150 MBit/s.
Upload speed	14000 MBit/s.	9500 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou	Dual frequency GNSS, GPS, Galileo, NavIC enabled, QZSS, GLONASS, GNSS, NavIC, Beidou, SBAS
NFC support	Yes	Yes
5G support	No	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which HiSilicon Kirin 8000 is better: 9
The number of parameters for which Google Tensor G3 is better: 27
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 comparison and hear what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both CPUs, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Kirin 8000 SoC - all data

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

• Kirin 8000 specs and review.

Tensor G3 SoC - all data

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

• Tensor G3 specs and review.