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Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 860

WINNER
Google Tensor G5
58.2Inno Score
VS
Q
34.3Inno Score
55CPU31.4
45.7GPU27.3
60.5Benchmarks49.1
82.1Efficiency32.1
8 spec wins — Google Tensor G50 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 860

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 58.2 to 34.3, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+50) and CPU (+24). Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 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 31
  • Stronger GPU score: 46 vs 27
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 61 vs 49
  • Stronger efficiency score: 82 vs 32
  • 304% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 3,350 vs 830

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
Announced20252021
Process3 nm+57%7 nm
TDP (typical)7 W+30%10 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5201x2.96 GHz Cortex-A76 + 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock3.78 GHz+28%2.96 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Qualcomm Adreno 640
GPU clock—700 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 690

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—34.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Snapdragon X15 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / FHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
AnTuTu 101,250,000+57%Top 25%795,334Top 42%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300+164%Top 12%870Top 62%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200+114%Top 18%2,900Top 46%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350+304%Top 33%830Top 83%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—294,736Top 75%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—118,830Top 78%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—160,316Top 69%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—221,452Top 80%

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