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Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

WINNER
Google Tensor G5
55.7Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
39.9Inno Score
54.2CPU31.4
43.5GPU29.6
53.4Benchmarks41.4
0AI64
82.1Efficiency55.9
8 spec wins — Google Tensor G50 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 55.7 to 39.9, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+26) and CPU (+23). Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 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 31
  • Stronger GPU score: 44 vs 30
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 53 vs 41
  • Stronger efficiency score: 82 vs 56
  • 116% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 3,350 vs 1,550

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Announced20252020
Process3 nm+40%5 nm
TDP (typical)7 W+22%9 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5201x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 + 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock3.78 GHz+33%2.84 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Adreno 660
GPU clock—840 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon 780
AI performance—26 TOPS

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5-6400
Max bandwidth—51.2 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Snapdragon X60 5G
Max download—7.5 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 101,250,000+39%900,000
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300+59%1,450
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200+70%3,650
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350+116%1,550

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