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Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Google Tensor G2
36.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89.3Inno Score
30.6CPU93.7
31.8GPU87.4
36.2Benchmarks95.7
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, 89.3 to 36.8, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+63) and benchmarks (+60). Google Tensor G2 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

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: 94 vs 31
  • Stronger GPU score: 87 vs 32
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 96 vs 36
  • Stronger efficiency score: 75 vs 58
  • 413% higher AnTuTu 10: 4,000,000 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 10780,0004,000,000+413%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,4303,850+169%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,45011,900+245%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,8007,700+328%

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