Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
55CPU28.9
45.7GPU24.8
60.5Benchmarks43.3
82.1Efficiency76.2
7 spec wins — Google Tensor G51 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
InnoReviews verdict
Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 58.2 to 38.8, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+26) and GPU (+21). Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 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 29
- Stronger GPU score: 46 vs 25
- Stronger benchmarks score: 61 vs 43
- Stronger efficiency score: 82 vs 76
- 324% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 3,350 vs 790
Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
- 29% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 7 W
General
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2022 |
| Process | 3 nm+25% | 4 nm |
| TDP (typical) | 7 W | 5 W+29% |
| Architecture | Armv9.2 | Armv9 |
CPU
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A520 | 1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A710 + 3x2.36 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| Max clock | 3.78 GHz+57% | 2.4 GHz |
GPU
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Imagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536 | Adreno 644 |
AI
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | Google Edge TPU | Hexagon NPU |
Memory
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5-6400 |
| Max bandwidth | — | 51.2 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | External (MediaTek T900) | Snapdragon X62 5G |
| Max download | — | 2.9 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
Media
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | — | FHD+ @ 120Hz |
| Video capture | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,250,000+98% | 630,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300+137% | 970 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,200+125% | 2,760 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 3,350+324% | 790 |
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