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Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Google Tensor G2
42.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
83.3Inno Score
36.6CPU85.3
36.2GPU82.5
48.6Benchmarks87.5
58.3Efficiency74.8
1 spec wins — Google Tensor G28 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 83.3 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+49) and GPU (+46). 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

  • 20% lower TDP (typical): 8 W vs 10 W

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

  • Stronger CPU score: 85 vs 37
  • Stronger GPU score: 83 vs 36
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 88 vs 49
  • Stronger efficiency score: 75 vs 58
  • 367% higher AnTuTu 10: 3,646,161 vs 780,000

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Announced20222025
Process5 nm3 nm+40%
TDP (typical)8 W+20%10 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2—

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A552x4.6 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon Performance
Max clock2.85 GHz4.6 GHz+61%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Adreno 840
GPU clock848 MHz1,200 MHz+42%

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X-10667
Max bandwidth—85.3 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X85 5G
Max download—12.5 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 240Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 10780,000Top 44%3,646,161+367%Top 1%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430Top 30%3,850+169%Top 1%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450Top 35%11,900+245%Top 1%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800Top 57%7,700+328%Top 2%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—1,084,061Top 3%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—1,342,827Top 3%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—425,901Top 3%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—793,372Top 3%

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