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Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5

WINNER
Google Tensor G2
42.8Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
38.6Inno Score
36.6CPU32.3
36.2GPU28.5
48.6Benchmarks—
58.3Efficiencyspec-based68
4 spec wins — Google Tensor G22 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G2 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 42.8 to 38.6, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+8) and CPU (+4). Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Tensor G2

  • Stronger CPU score: 37 vs 32
  • Stronger GPU score: 36 vs 29
  • 45% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,800 vs 1,241
  • 30% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,430 vs 1,097
  • 10% higher Max clock: 2.85 GHz vs 2.6 GHz

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5

  • 20% lower process: 4 nm vs 5 nm

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
Announced20222026
Process5 nm4 nm+20%
TDP (typical)8 W—
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A554x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.85 GHz+10%2.6 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Adreno 812
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X/LPDDR5

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Qualcomm 5G Modem-RF System
Max download—2.8 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
Max display—FHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
AnTuTu780,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430+30%Top 33%1,097Top 47%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450+3%Top 40%3,344Top 42%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800+45%Bottom 46%1,241Bottom 33%

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