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Google Tensor G5 vs Samsung Exynos 1280

WINNER
Google Tensor G5
58.2Inno Score
VS
S
39.6Inno Score
55CPU28.1
45.7GPU—
60.5Benchmarks37.2
82.1Efficiency65.6
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G51 spec wins — Samsung Exynos 1280

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 58.2 to 39.6, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+27) and benchmarks (+23). Samsung Exynos 1280 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 28
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 61 vs 37
  • Stronger efficiency score: 82 vs 66
  • 164% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,200 vs 2,350
  • 153% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,250,000 vs 495,000

Reasons to pick the Samsung Exynos 1280

  • 29% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 7 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Samsung Exynos 1280
Announced20252022
Process3 nm+40%5 nm
TDP (typical)7 W5 W+29%
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Samsung Exynos 1280
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5202x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock3.78 GHz+57%2.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Samsung Exynos 1280
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Arm Mali-G68 MP4

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Samsung Exynos 1280
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Samsung Exynos 1280
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Samsung Exynos 1280
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Integrated 5G (sub-6)
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Samsung Exynos 1280
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Samsung Exynos 1280
AnTuTu 101,250,000+153%Top 25%495,000Top 61%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300+130%Top 12%1,000Top 52%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200+164%Top 18%2,350Top 56%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350Top 33%—

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