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Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

WINNER
Google Tensor G5
58.2Inno Score
VS
Q
37.2Inno Score
55CPU33.5
45.7GPU28.6
60.5Benchmarks51.1
—AI49.3
82.1Efficiency32.1
8 spec wins — Google Tensor G50 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 58.2 to 37.2, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+50) and CPU (+22). Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 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 34
  • Stronger GPU score: 46 vs 29
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 61 vs 51
  • Stronger efficiency score: 82 vs 32
  • 168% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 3,350 vs 1,250

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Announced20252020
Process3 nm+57%7 nm
TDP (typical)7 W+30%10 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5201x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 + 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock3.78 GHz+33%2.84 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Qualcomm Adreno 650
GPU clock—587 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 698
AI performance—15 TOPS

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5-2750
Max bandwidth—44 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Snapdragon X55 5G (external)
Max download—7.5 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth—5.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
AnTuTu 101,250,000+45%Top 25%861,546Top 39%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300+109%Top 12%1,100Top 42%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200+88%Top 18%3,300Top 38%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350+168%Top 33%1,250Top 69%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—306,337Top 72%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—162,790Top 63%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—152,804Top 80%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—239,615Top 69%

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