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Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 636

WINNER
Google Tensor G5
58.2Inno Score
VS
Q
26.2Inno Score
55CPU20
45.7GPU—
60.5Benchmarks20
82.1Efficiency46.7
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G51 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 636

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 58.2 to 26.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+41) and efficiency (+35). Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 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 20
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 61 vs 20
  • Stronger efficiency score: 82 vs 47
  • 785% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,300 vs 260
  • 594% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,250,000 vs 180,000

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636

  • 43% lower TDP (typical): 4 W vs 7 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
Announced20252018
Process3 nm+79%14 nm
TDP (typical)7 W4 W+43%
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5204x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Cortex-A73) + 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver
Max clock3.78 GHz+110%1.8 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Qualcomm Adreno 509

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 680

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4-1333
Max bandwidth—10.7 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Snapdragon X12 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
Max display—FHD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
AnTuTu 101,250,000+594%Top 25%180,000Top 94%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300+785%Top 12%260Top 95%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200+520%Top 18%1,000Top 94%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350Top 33%—

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