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Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G

WINNER
Google Tensor G5
58.2Inno Score
VS
Q
30.7Inno Score
55CPU23.5
45.7GPU—
60.5Benchmarks31.2
82.1Efficiency44.2
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G51 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 58.2 to 30.7, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+38) and CPU (+32). Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G 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 Geekbench 6 (single): 2,300 vs 700

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
Announced20252019
Process3 nm+62%8 nm
TDP (typical)7 W5 W+29%
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5202x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock3.78 GHz+72%2.2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Qualcomm Adreno 618 (overclocked)

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 688

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-1866
Max bandwidth—14.9 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Snapdragon X15 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
AnTuTu 101,250,000+221%Top 25%390,000Top 73%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300+229%Top 12%700Top 73%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200+235%Top 18%1,850Top 76%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350Top 33%—

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