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Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

WINNER
Google Tensor G5
55.7Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
29.9Inno Score
54.2CPU27.6
43.5GPU24.6
53.4Benchmarks34.8
82.1Efficiency37
8 spec wins — Google Tensor G50 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 55.7 to 29.9, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+45) and CPU (+27). Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 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 28
  • Stronger GPU score: 44 vs 25
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 53 vs 35
  • 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+67%750,000
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300+119%1,050
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200+107%3,000
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350+168%1,250

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