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Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1

WINNER
Google Tensor G5
55.7Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
30.6Inno Score
54.2CPU21.3
43.5GPU20
53.4Benchmarks23.5
82.1Efficiency76.2
7 spec wins — Google Tensor G51 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 55.7 to 30.6, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+33) and benchmarks (+30). Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Tensor G5

  • Stronger CPU score: 54 vs 21
  • Stronger GPU score: 44 vs 20
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 53 vs 24
  • Stronger efficiency score: 82 vs 76
  • 319% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 3,350 vs 800

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1

  • 29% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 7 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Announced20252022
Process3 nm+25%4 nm
TDP (typical)7 W5 W+29%
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5204x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock3.78 GHz+72%2.2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Adreno 710

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Snapdragon X62 5G
Max download—2.9 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
AnTuTu 101,250,000+127%550,000
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300+142%950
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200+125%2,750
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350+319%800

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