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Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5

WINNER
Google Tensor G5
58.2Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
38.6Inno Score
55CPU32.3
45.7GPU28.5
60.5Benchmarks—
82.1Efficiencyspec-based68
5 spec wins — Google Tensor G51 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 58.2 to 38.6, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+23) and GPU (+17). Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 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 32
  • Stronger GPU score: 46 vs 29
  • 170% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 3,350 vs 1,241
  • 110% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,300 vs 1,097
  • 85% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,200 vs 3,344

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
Announced20252026
Process3 nm+25%4 nm
TDP (typical)7 W—
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5204x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock3.78 GHz+45%2.6 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Adreno 812

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X/LPDDR5

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Qualcomm 5G Modem-RF System
Max download—2.8 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
Max display—FHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
AnTuTu1,250,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300+110%Top 14%1,097Top 47%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200+85%Top 20%3,344Top 42%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350+170%Top 35%1,241Bottom 33%

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