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Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 678

WINNER
Google Tensor G5
58.2Inno Score
VS
Q
21.3Inno Score
55CPU23.1
45.7GPU20
60.5Benchmarks—
82.1Efficiencyspec-based20
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G50 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 678

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 58.2 to 21.3, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+32) and GPU (+26). Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 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 23
  • Stronger GPU score: 46 vs 20
  • 2259% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 3,350 vs 142
  • 278% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,200 vs 1,640
  • 221% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,300 vs 716

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 678

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
Announced20252020
Process3 nm+73%11 nm
TDP (typical)7 W—
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5202x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Cortex-A76) + 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Cortex-A55)
Max clock3.78 GHz+72%2.2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Qualcomm Adreno 612

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 685

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4/LPDDR4X-1866
Max bandwidth—14.9 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Qualcomm Snapdragon X12 LTE
Max download—0.6 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
Max display—FHD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
AnTuTu1,250,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300+221%Top 13%716Bottom 26%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200+278%Top 19%1,640Bottom 20%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350+2259%Top 31%142Bottom 6%

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