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Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Google Tensor G5
58.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
83.3Inno Score
55CPU85.3
45.7GPU82.5
60.5Benchmarks87.5
82.1Efficiencyspec-based74.8
1 spec wins — Google Tensor G54 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 83.3 to 58.2, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+37) and CPU (+30). 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

  • 30% lower TDP (typical): 7 W vs 10 W

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

  • Stronger CPU score: 85 vs 55
  • Stronger GPU score: 83 vs 46
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 88 vs 61
  • 130% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 7,700 vs 3,350
  • 92% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,900 vs 6,200

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
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared1,250,0003,646,161Top 3%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—1,084,061Top 3%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—1,342,827Top 3%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—425,901Top 3%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—793,372Top 3%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300Top 14%3,850+67%Top 3%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200Top 20%11,900+92%Top 3%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350Top 37%7,700+130%Top 5%

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