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Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

WINNER
Google Tensor G5
55.7Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
52.6Inno Score
54.2CPU45.7
43.5GPU45.7
53.4Benchmarks61.2
82.1Efficiency66.5
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G52 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 55.7 to 52.6, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+16) and CPU (+9). Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 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 46
  • Stronger efficiency score: 82 vs 67
  • 25% lower process: 3 nm vs 4 nm
  • 22% lower TDP (typical): 7 W vs 9 W
  • 18% higher Max clock: 3.78 GHz vs 3.2 GHz

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

  • Stronger benchmarks score: 61 vs 53
  • 24% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,550,000 vs 1,250,000
  • 10% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 3,700 vs 3,350

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Announced20252022
Process3 nm+25%4 nm
TDP (typical)7 W+22%9 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv9

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5201x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 + 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510
Max clock3.78 GHz+18%3.2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Adreno 740
GPU clock—680 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X-8400
Max bandwidth—67.2 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Snapdragon X70 5G
Max download—10 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—5.3

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 101,250,0001,550,000+24%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300+12%2,050
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200+13%5,500
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,3503,700+10%

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