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Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

WINNER
Google Tensor G5
58.2Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
55.6Inno Score
55CPU48.3
45.7GPU47.1
60.5Benchmarks69
82.1Efficiencyspec-based66.5
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G51 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 58.2 to 55.6, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+7). Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 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

  • Stronger CPU score: 55 vs 48
  • 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
  • 13% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,200 vs 5,500

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

  • Stronger benchmarks score: 69 vs 61
  • 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
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared1,250,0001,751,352Top 39%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—562,123Top 36%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—425,391Top 44%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—310,153Top 42%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—453,685Top 34%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300+12%Top 14%2,050Top 19%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200+13%Top 20%5,500Top 24%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350Top 35%3,700+10%Top 27%

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