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Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

Google Tensor G5
58.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
73.8Inno Score
55CPU67.9
45.7GPU—
60.5Benchmarks80.1
82.1Efficiencyspec-based77.2
1 spec wins — Google Tensor G53 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 73.8 to 58.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+20) and CPU (+13). 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

  • 22% lower TDP (typical): 7 W vs 9 W

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

  • Stronger CPU score: 68 vs 55
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 80 vs 61
  • 48% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,200 vs 6,200
  • 30% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,000 vs 2,300

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Announced20252025
Process3 nm3 nm
TDP (typical)7 W+22%9 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv9 (Oryon)

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5202x3.8 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon Performance
Max clock3.78 GHz3.8 GHz+1%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Qualcomm Adreno 840 (binned)

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X
Max bandwidth—77 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Snapdragon X80 5G
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Max display—WQHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared1,250,0002,724,754Top 20%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—866,588Top 12%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—853,716Top 20%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—368,524Top 12%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—635,926Top 12%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300Top 14%3,000+30%Top 9%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200Top 20%9,200+48%Top 7%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350Top 37%—

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