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Google Tensor G5 vs Google Tensor G6

Google Tensor G5
58.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Google Tensor G6
66.1Inno Score
55CPU63.3
45.7GPU53.8
60.5Benchmarks72.3
82.1Efficiencyspec-based84
1 spec wins — Google Tensor G56 spec wins — Google Tensor G6

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G6 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 66.1 to 58.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+12) and CPU (+8). Google Tensor G5 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 G5

  • 14% higher cores: 8 vs 7

Reasons to pick the Google Tensor G6

  • Stronger CPU score: 63 vs 55
  • Stronger GPU score: 54 vs 46
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 72 vs 61
  • 60% higher AnTuTu: 1,994,033 vs 1,250,000
  • 22% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,535 vs 6,200

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Google Tensor G6
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Google Tensor G6
Announced20252026
Process3 nm3 nm
TDP (typical)7 W—
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv9.3

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Google Tensor G6
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Google Tensor G6
Cores8+14%7
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5201x4.1 GHz ARM C1-Ultra + 4x3.4 GHz ARM C1-Pro + 2x2.65 GHz ARM C1-Pro
Max clock3.78 GHz4.1 GHz+8%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Google Tensor G6
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Google Tensor G6
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Imagination PowerVR CXTP-48-1536
GPU clock—1,286 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Google Tensor G6
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Google Tensor G6
NPUGoogle Edge TPUGoogle TPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Google Tensor G6
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Google Tensor G6
Memory typeLPDDR5X—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Google Tensor G6
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Google Tensor G6
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)—
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Google Tensor G6
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Google Tensor G6
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Google Tensor G6
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Google Tensor G6
AnTuTu1,250,0001,994,033+60%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300Top 14%2,724+18%Top 12%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200Top 20%7,535+22%Top 13%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350Top 37%3,420+2%Top 35%

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