Internally, the Google Pixel C is built on a NVIDIA Tegra X1 processor that provided superb testing performance. During our benchmarking with the performance and graphics tests Geekbench 3 and 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited, the Pixel C produced respective marks of 4,328 points and 40,436 points.

Geekbench 3 evaluates general performance through a variety of synthetic processor and system tests, while 3DMark uses simulated gaming scenarios to stress the tablet's graphics processing ability.

In addition, Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 performance ceiling is notably modest for a non-entry level tablet. During our testing with performance test Geekbench 3 and graphics test 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited, the tablet had respective scores of 1,123 and 4,602 points.

In practice, the Yoga Tab 3 will be able to handle basic gaming and web browsing well, but its abilities are modest compared to top tablets.

Internally, though, the Samsung Galaxy Tab E hits its performance ceiling quickly. In our benchmarking with graphics test 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited and processing test Geekbench 3, the tablet put up modest respective scores of 1,438 and 4,289 points.

Both marks are comparable to other budget tablets and a far step behind top models, which have respective scores of around 4,000 and 30,000 points in the same programs. In practice, this means that the Tab E isn't an exceptional tablet for high-end gaming and is better suited for low-power tasks like displaying text or web browsing.

During our testing, ASUS ZenPad S 8.0 onscreen text and images were displayed with stellar fidelity and sharpness. For a non-premium-priced tablet, it also has a steady performance ceiling.

In performance test Geekbench 3 and graphics test 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited, the tablet had respective scores of 2,855 and 13,041 points. While its graphic performance is a step below the best tablets – which generally hit the 20,000 point range – its processor was still fast enough to handle tasks like web browsing and multitasking in our hands-on testing.

Nintendo Switch Uses Stock NVIDIA Tegra X1 T210 CPU & GM20B Maxwell Core. Nintendo Switch is powered by the performance of the custom Tegra processor, NVIDIA announced last year.

Both NVIDIA and Nintendo has stated that a custom Tegra chip would power the Switch. As it turns out, the NVIDIA chip inside the Switch has not been customized in any way, and a stock Tegra X1 processor can be found inside the console.

NVIDIA TEGRA X1 The New Level of Mobile Performance. The new Tegra X1 is the most advanced mobile processor we've ever created.

Powerful new NVIDIA Maxwell™ architecture, 256 GPU cores, multi-core 64-bit CPUs, unbeatable 4K video capabilities, and more power-efficient performance than its predecessor make it perfect for even the most challenging mobile and automotive applications.

NVIDIA current Maxwell powered Tegra X1 processor can handle 4K output, and 1080p 60FPS gaming without a problem.

Text and images were displayed with excellent fidelity and virtually free of noticeable pixilation. Overall, the Google Pixel C display abilities deservedly place it in the same league as other premium tablets we reviewed.

The Pixel C also performed solidly during battery benchmarking tests from our colleagues at Laptop Mag. In their testing, a tablet loops through webpages at a constant brightness until it powers down.

The Google Pixel C specifications are stellar on paper, with a 10.2-inch display that has a resolution of 2560 x 1800 pixels. It's a marginal but beneficial bump in resolution compared to other top tablets, which generally reach the 2048 x 1536-pixel range.

In our hands-on testing, we were impressed by the Google tablet's phenomenal screen and display performance. During testing from our colleagues at Laptop Mag, the Pixel C had a top-in-class brightness rating of 509 nits, which is a unit of measurement for the luminance of a screen.

As bifurcated as the Android tablet market can be for general users, Google deserves some credit for attempting to bridge this divide. And it's bridged it well, considering the Google Pixel C is competitive with the best flagship tablets on the market.

While – as with competing premium tablets – the Pixel C's tablet PC features are still a work in progress, the Pixel C merits its status as Google's flagship tablet thanks to its stellar specifications and build quality.