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Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

WINNER
Google Tensor G5
55.7Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
44.7Inno Score
54.2CPU37.2
43.5GPU37.4
53.4Benchmarks50.3
82.1Efficiency64.1
8 spec wins — Google Tensor G50 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 55.7 to 44.7, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+18) and CPU (+17). Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Tensor G5

  • Stronger CPU score: 54 vs 37
  • Stronger GPU score: 44 vs 37
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 53 vs 50
  • Stronger efficiency score: 82 vs 64
  • 44% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,200 vs 4,300

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Announced20252021
Process3 nm+25%4 nm
TDP (typical)7 W+30%10 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv9

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5201x3.0 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510
Max clock3.78 GHz+26%3 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Adreno 730
GPU clock—818 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5-6400
Max bandwidth—51.2 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Snapdragon X65 5G
Max download—10 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 101,250,000+9%1,150,000
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300+34%1,720
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200+44%4,300
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350+34%2,500

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