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Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

Google Tensor G2
42.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Q
73.8Inno Score
36.6CPU67.9
36.2GPU—
48.6Benchmarks80.1
58.3Efficiency77.2
1 spec wins — Google Tensor G26 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 73.8 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+31) and CPU (+31). 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

  • 11% lower TDP (typical): 8 W vs 9 W

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

  • Stronger CPU score: 68 vs 37
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 80 vs 49
  • Stronger efficiency score: 77 vs 58
  • 249% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,724,754 vs 780,000
  • 167% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,200 vs 3,450

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Announced20222025
Process5 nm3 nm+40%
TDP (typical)8 W+11%9 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv9 (Oryon)

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A552x3.8 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon Performance
Max clock2.85 GHz3.8 GHz+33%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 840 (binned)
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X
Max bandwidth—77 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X80 5G
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Max display—WQHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 10780,000Top 44%2,724,754+249%Top 4%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430Top 30%3,000+110%Top 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450Top 35%9,200+167%Top 5%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800Top 57%—
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—866,588Top 9%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—853,716Top 15%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—368,524Top 9%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—635,926Top 12%

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