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Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4

WINNER
Google Tensor G5
58.2Inno Score
VS
Q
43.5Inno Score
55CPU29.2
45.7GPU—
60.5Benchmarks40.3
82.1Efficiency76.2
5 spec wins — Google Tensor G51 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 58.2 to 43.5, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+26) and benchmarks (+20). Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 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

  • Stronger CPU score: 55 vs 29
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 61 vs 40
  • Stronger efficiency score: 82 vs 76
  • 123% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,250,000 vs 560,000
  • 123% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,300 vs 1,030

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
Announced20252025
Process3 nm+25%4 nm
TDP (typical)7 W5 W+29%
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv9

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5201x2.3 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520
Max clock3.78 GHz+64%2.3 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Qualcomm Adreno 810

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5
Max bandwidth—25.6 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Snapdragon X61 5G
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.4

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
Max display—FHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
AnTuTu 101,250,000+123%Top 25%560,000Top 57%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300+123%Top 12%1,030Top 45%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200+114%Top 18%2,900Top 46%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350Top 33%—

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