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Google Tensor G5 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon C

WINNER
Google Tensor G5
58.2Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon C
33.6Inno Score
55CPU30.7
45.7GPU—
60.5Benchmarks—
82.1Efficiency39.4
3 spec wins — Google Tensor G50 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon C

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 58.2 to 33.6, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+43) and CPU (+24). Qualcomm Snapdragon C 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 efficiency score: 82 vs 39
  • 62% lower process: 3 nm vs 8 nm
  • 57% higher Max clock: 3.78 GHz vs 2.4 GHz

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon C

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Announced20252019
Process3 nm+62%8 nm
TDP (typical)7 W7 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2ARMv8-A

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5202x 2.4 GHz Kryo 468 Gold + 6x 1.8 GHz Kryo 468 Silver
Max clock3.78 GHz+57%2.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon C
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Adreno 618

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon C
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4x

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon C
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Snapdragon X15 LTE
Max download—0.8 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Max display—2560x1440
Video capture4K@60fps4K at 30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Qualcomm Snapdragon C
AnTuTu 101,250,000Top 25%—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300Top 12%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200Top 18%—
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350Top 33%—

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