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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
48.5Inno Score
54.2CPU40.3
43.5GPU41.1
53.4Benchmarks54.8
82.1Efficiency69
7 spec wins — Google Tensor G51 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 55.7 to 48.5, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+14) and efficiency (+13). 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 40
  • Stronger efficiency score: 82 vs 69
  • 35% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,200 vs 4,600
  • 28% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,300 vs 1,800
  • 25% lower process: 3 nm vs 4 nm

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
Announced20252022
Process3 nm+25%4 nm
TDP (typical)7 W+12%8 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-A5201x3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510
Max clock3.78 GHz+18%3.2 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—900 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—5.3

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 101,250,0001,300,000+4%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300+28%1,800
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200+35%4,600
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350+20%2,800

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