https://wccftech.com/google-tensor-chip-slower-than-a12-bionic/

Before Google even officially announced its custom Tensor chip, there was a rumor doing the rounds that the company is not focused on making this SoC the fastest on the planet. Instead, the release would likely be more focused on efficiency than anything else, and according to this benchmark comparison, that rumor was true. Still, it is egregious to see a flagship chipset unable to compete with an A12 Bionic, a custom silicon Apple released three years ago.

The performance comparison provided by 9lekt on Twitter shows Geekbench 5 scores belonging to the Tensor and the A12 Bionic. Sadly, Apple’s chipset from three years ago beats the Tensor in both single-core and multi-core tests, and naturally, these figures would have potential customers confused. The first thing they will likely ask themselves is why Google refrained from using Qualcomm as its supplier for the Snapdragon 888.