Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
55CPU23.5
45.7GPU—
60.5Benchmarks30.5
82.1Efficiency44.2
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G51 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
InnoReviews verdict
Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 58.2 to 30.5, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+38) and CPU (+32). Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 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 31
- Stronger efficiency score: 82 vs 44
- 235% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,200 vs 1,850
- 229% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,250,000 vs 380,000
Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
- 29% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 7 W
General
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2019 |
| Process | 3 nm+62% | 8 nm |
| TDP (typical) | 7 W | 5 W+29% |
| Architecture | Armv9.2 | Armv8.2 |
CPU
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A520 | 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Max clock | 3.78 GHz+72% | 2.2 GHz |
GPU
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Imagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536 | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
AI
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | Google Edge TPU | Qualcomm Hexagon 688 |
Memory
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X-1866 |
| Max bandwidth | — | 14.9 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | External (MediaTek T900) | Snapdragon X15 LTE |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0 |
Media
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | — | FHD+ @ 60Hz |
| Video capture | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,250,000+229%Top 25% | 380,000Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300+229%Top 12% | 700Top 73% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,200+235%Top 18% | 1,850Top 76% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 3,350Top 33% | — |
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