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Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6

Google Tensor G5
58.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Q
96.4Inno Score
55CPU93.3
45.7GPU97.9
60.5Benchmarks—
82.1Efficiencyspec-based100
0 spec wins — Google Tensor G56 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 96.4 to 58.2, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+52) and CPU (+38). Google Tensor G5 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

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

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6

  • Stronger CPU score: 93 vs 55
  • Stronger GPU score: 98 vs 46
  • 191% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 9,739 vs 3,350
  • 106% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,801 vs 6,200
  • 87% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,312 vs 2,300

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Announced20252026
Process3 nm2 nm+33%
TDP (typical)7 W—
ArchitectureArmv9.2—

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5202x5.0 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x4.0 GHz Oryon Performance
Max clock3.78 GHz5 GHz+32%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Qualcomm Adreno

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X/LPDDR6

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Qualcomm X105 5G Modem-RF System
Max download—14.8 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 8
Bluetooth—6.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Max display—8K @ 30Hz / QHD+ @ 240Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu1,250,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300Top 16%4,312+87%Top 2%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200Top 21%12,801+106%Top 2%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350Top 36%9,739+191%Top 2%

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