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Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G

WINNER
Google Tensor G5
58.2Inno Score
VS
Q
31.4Inno Score
55CPU31
45.7GPU24.4
60.5Benchmarks—
—AIspec-based43.4
82.1Efficiencyspec-based36
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G50 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 58.2 to 31.4, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+24) and GPU (+21). Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G 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 31
  • Stronger GPU score: 46 vs 24
  • 351% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 3,350 vs 743
  • 114% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,300 vs 1,074
  • 101% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,200 vs 3,091

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
Announced20252021
Process3 nm+50%6 nm
TDP (typical)7 W—
ArchitectureArmv9.2—

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5201x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 + 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock3.78 GHz+51%2.5 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Qualcomm Adreno 642L

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 770
AI performance—12 TOPS

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5-6400

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Snapdragon X53 5G Modem-RF System
Max download—3.7 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
Max display—FHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K HDR10+

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu1,250,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300+114%Top 13%1,074Top 46%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200+101%Top 19%3,091Top 44%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350+351%Top 31%743Bottom 20%

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