Xiaomi Xring O3 Outpaces Rivals in GPU Tests
Benchmarks show Xiaomi's in-house chip leading Google and Apple rivals in several graphics and multi-core tests, while Apple's M5 retains a CPU edge.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Semiconductors
Xiaomi's in-house Xring O3 chipset outperformed Google's Tensor G5 and rival chips across multiple benchmark tests, according to a comparison of Qualcomm, Apple and Google silicon. The Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max led in most GFXBench and 3DMark tests, though Apple's M5 remained ahead in CPU performance.
Why it matters
The results suggest Xiaomi's custom silicon can compete with established chipmakers in graphics-heavy workloads. For buyers comparing tablets and phones, the gap in GPU performance may influence purchasing decisions.
The Pad 9 Pro Max scored over 30,000 points in the 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited test and reached 85 FPS in the GFXBench 4K test. Sustained performance under thermal load and power draw were not reported in the comparison.
The players
Xiaomi
Xiaomi is a Chinese consumer electronics company that designs smartphones, tablets and its own in-house chipsets, including the Xring line.
Google is an American technology company whose Tensor G5 chip powers its Pixel 10 Pro and served as a comparison point in the benchmarks.
The details
Xiaomi's Xring O3 was benchmarked against Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs, Apple M4 and M5 chips, and Google's Tensor G5 using Geekbench 6, GFXBench and 3DMark. The Xring O3 led in nearly all GFXBench and 3DMark tests, while Apple's M5 retained the advantage in CPU performance.
Timeline
November 1, 2026: Article reporting the Xring O3 benchmark results was published.
The Tech Race
Xiaomi's Xring O3 extends the trend set by Apple's M-series transition, where device makers build custom silicon to compete with established chips. The benchmark results place Xiaomi in direct comparison with Apple's M5 and Google's Tensor G5 in graphics-heavy workloads.
Buyers comparing Xiaomi's Pad 9 Pro Max with Apple's iPad Pro 11 or a Pixel 10 Pro may weigh the graphics advantage against differences in CPU performance. Gaming and heavy video-editing users would see the largest practical difference from the reported GPU gains.
The takeaway
Raw benchmark leads show Xiaomi's custom silicon is competitive in graphics, but CPU leadership still sits with Apple's M5. Shoppers should weigh real-world battery and thermal results alongside synthetic scores before choosing a device.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Notebookcheck.
