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Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite

Google Tensor G5
55.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
77.8Inno Score
54.2CPU79.2
43.5GPU73.1
53.4Benchmarks82.1
82.1Efficiency77.2
2 spec wins — Google Tensor G55 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite wins this mobile chipset face-off, 77.8 to 55.7, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+30) and benchmarks (+29). Google Tensor G5 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Tensor G5

  • Stronger efficiency score: 82 vs 77
  • 22% lower TDP (typical): 7 W vs 9 W

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite

  • Stronger CPU score: 79 vs 54
  • Stronger GPU score: 73 vs 44
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 82 vs 53
  • 120% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,750,000 vs 1,250,000
  • 85% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 6,200 vs 3,350

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Announced20252024
Process3 nm3 nm
TDP (typical)7 W+22%9 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.7

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5202x4.32 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon Performance
Max clock3.78 GHz4.32 GHz+14%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Adreno 830
GPU clock—1,100 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X-10667
Max bandwidth—85.3 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Snapdragon X80 5G
Max download—10 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 240Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 101,250,0002,750,000+120%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,3003,200+39%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,20010,000+61%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,3506,200+85%

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