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Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

WINNER
Google Tensor G5
58.2Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
38Inno Score
55CPU34.4
45.7GPU29.8
60.5Benchmarks54.6
82.1Efficiency37
8 spec wins — Google Tensor G50 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 58.2 to 38, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+45) and CPU (+21). Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 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 30
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 61 vs 55
  • Stronger efficiency score: 82 vs 37
  • 168% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 3,350 vs 1,250

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Announced20252021
Process3 nm+57%7 nm
TDP (typical)7 W+12%8 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5201x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 Prime + 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 Gold + 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585 Silver
Max clock3.78 GHz+18%3.2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Adreno 650
GPU clock—670 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon 698

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5-5500
Max bandwidth—44 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Snapdragon X55 5G (external)
Max download—7.5 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 101,250,000+26%Top 25%990,057Top 33%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300+119%Top 12%1,050Top 44%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200+107%Top 18%3,000Top 43%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350+168%Top 33%1,250Top 69%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—378,834Top 55%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—171,089Top 58%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—173,146Top 52%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—266,988Top 63%

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