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Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G

WINNER
Google Tensor G5
58.2Inno Score
VS
Q
31.2Inno Score
55CPU24.4
45.7GPU—
60.5Benchmarks31.5
82.1Efficiency44.2
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G51 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 58.2 to 31.2, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+38) and CPU (+31). Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G 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 24
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 61 vs 32
  • Stronger efficiency score: 82 vs 44
  • 226% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,200 vs 1,900
  • 216% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,250,000 vs 395,000

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Announced20252020
Process3 nm+62%8 nm
TDP (typical)7 W5 W+29%
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5202x2.3 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock3.78 GHz+64%2.3 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Qualcomm Adreno 618

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 692

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-1866
Max bandwidth—14.9 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Snapdragon X15 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth—5.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Max display—FHD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 101,250,000+216%Top 25%395,000Top 72%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300+215%Top 12%730Top 70%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200+226%Top 18%1,900Top 72%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350Top 33%—

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