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Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6

Google Tensor G2
42.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Q
96.4Inno Score
36.6CPU93.3
36.2GPU97.9
48.6Benchmarks—
58.3Efficiencyspec-based100
0 spec wins — Google Tensor G26 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 96.4 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+62) and CPU (+57). Google Tensor G2 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

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6

  • Stronger CPU score: 93 vs 37
  • Stronger GPU score: 98 vs 36
  • 441% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 9,739 vs 1,800
  • 271% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,801 vs 3,450
  • 202% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,312 vs 1,430

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Announced20222026
Process5 nm2 nm+60%
TDP (typical)8 W—
ArchitectureArmv8.2—

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A552x5.0 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x4.0 GHz Oryon Performance
Max clock2.85 GHz5 GHz+75%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Qualcomm Adreno
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X/LPDDR6

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Qualcomm X105 5G Modem-RF System
Max download—14.8 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 8
Bluetooth—6.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Max display—8K @ 30Hz / QHD+ @ 240Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu780,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430Top 33%4,312+202%Top 2%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450Top 40%12,801+271%Top 2%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800Bottom 46%9,739+441%Top 2%

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