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Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 680

WINNER
Google Tensor G5
58.2Inno Score
VS
Q
30.2Inno Score
55CPU22.1
45.7GPU—
60.5Benchmarks23.7
82.1Efficiency54.9
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G51 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 680

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 58.2 to 30.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+37) and CPU (+33). Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 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 22
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 61 vs 24
  • Stronger efficiency score: 82 vs 55
  • 448% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,300 vs 420
  • 343% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,200 vs 1,400

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
Announced20252021
Process3 nm+50%6 nm
TDP (typical)7 W5 W+29%
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5204x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53
Max clock3.78 GHz+57%2.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Qualcomm Adreno 610

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 686

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Snapdragon X11 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
Max display—FHD+ @ 90Hz
Video capture4K@60fps1080p@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
AnTuTu 101,250,000+331%Top 25%290,000Top 82%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300+448%Top 12%420Top 84%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200+343%Top 18%1,400Top 85%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350Top 33%—

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