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Google Tensor G5 vs Samsung Exynos 1680

WINNER
Google Tensor G5
58.2Inno Score
VS
Samsung Exynos 1680
50.2Inno Score
55CPU38.7
45.7GPU40.8
60.5Benchmarks62.7
—AIspec-based56.5
82.1Efficiencyspec-based68
5 spec wins — Google Tensor G52 spec wins — Samsung Exynos 1680

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 58.2 to 50.2, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+16) and GPU (+5). Samsung Exynos 1680 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 39
  • Stronger GPU score: 46 vs 41
  • 92% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 3,350 vs 1,742
  • 67% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,300 vs 1,376
  • 41% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,200 vs 4,411

Reasons to pick the Samsung Exynos 1680

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Samsung Exynos 1680
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Samsung Exynos 1680
Announced20252026
Process3 nm+25%4 nm
TDP (typical)7 W—
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv9.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Samsung Exynos 1680
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Samsung Exynos 1680
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A5201x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3x1.95 GHz Cortex-A520
Max clock3.78 GHz+30%2.9 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Samsung Exynos 1680
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Samsung Exynos 1680
GPUImagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536Samsung Xclipse 550
GPU clock—1,200 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Samsung Exynos 1680
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Samsung Exynos 1680
NPUGoogle Edge TPUSamsung NPU
AI performance—20 TOPS

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Samsung Exynos 1680
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Samsung Exynos 1680
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Samsung Exynos 1680
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Samsung Exynos 1680
ModemExternal (MediaTek T900)Integrated Exynos 5G modem
Max download—5.1 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—6.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Samsung Exynos 1680
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Samsung Exynos 1680
Max display—FHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G5 versus Samsung Exynos 1680
SpecGoogle Tensor G5Samsung Exynos 1680
AnTuTu1,250,0001,363,464+9%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,300+67%Top 16%1,376Top 36%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,200+41%Top 21%4,411Top 31%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,350+92%Top 36%1,742Bottom 42%

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