Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
55CPU20
45.7GPU—
60.5Benchmarks20
82.1Efficiency46.7
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G51 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
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 665 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
- 597% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,300 vs 330
- 400% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,250,000 vs 250,000
Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
- 43% lower TDP (typical): 4 W vs 7 W
General
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2019 |
| Process | 3 nm+73% | 11 nm |
| TDP (typical) | 7 W | 4 W+43% |
| Architecture | Armv9.2 | Armv8 |
CPU
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A520 | 4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Cortex-A73) + 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver |
| Max clock | 3.78 GHz+89% | 2 GHz |
GPU
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Imagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
AI
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | Google Edge TPU | Qualcomm Hexagon 686 |
Memory
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X-1866 |
| Max bandwidth | — | 14.9 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | External (MediaTek T900) | Snapdragon X12 LTE |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0 |
Media
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | — | FHD+ @ 60Hz |
| Video capture | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,250,000+400%Top 25% | 250,000Top 88% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300+597%Top 12% | 330Top 91% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,200+377%Top 18% | 1,300Top 89% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 3,350Top 33% | — |
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