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Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Google Tensor G5
55.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89.3Inno Score
54.2CPU93.7
43.5GPU87.4
53.4Benchmarks95.7
82.1Efficiency74.8
1 spec wins — Google Tensor G55 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 89.3 to 55.7, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+44) and benchmarks (+42). 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 75
  • 30% lower TDP (typical): 7 W vs 10 W

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

  • Stronger CPU score: 94 vs 54
  • Stronger GPU score: 87 vs 44
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 96 vs 53
  • 220% higher AnTuTu 10: 4,000,000 vs 1,250,000
  • 130% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 7,700 vs 3,350

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Announced20252025
Process3 nm3 nm
TDP (typical)7 W+30%10 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2—

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5202x4.6 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon Performance
Max clock3.78 GHz4.6 GHz+22%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Adreno 840
GPU clock—1,200 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X-10667
Max bandwidth—85.3 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Snapdragon X85 5G
Max download—12.5 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 240Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 101,250,0004,000,000+220%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,3003,850+67%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,20011,900+92%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,3507,700+130%

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