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Google Tensor G6 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1

WINNER
Google Tensor G6
66.1Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
37.7Inno Score
63.3CPU27.6
53.8GPU24.9
72.3Benchmarks39.8
84Efficiencyspec-based76.2
7 spec wins — Google Tensor G61 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G6 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 66.1 to 37.7, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+36) and benchmarks (+33). Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 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 G6

  • Stronger CPU score: 63 vs 28
  • Stronger GPU score: 54 vs 25
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 72 vs 40
  • 328% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 3,420 vs 800
  • 263% higher AnTuTu: 1,994,033 vs 550,000

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1

  • 14% higher cores: 8 vs 7

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Announced20262022
Process3 nm+25%4 nm
TDP (typical)—5 W
ArchitectureArmv9.3Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Cores78+14%
Core configuration1x4.1 GHz ARM C1-Ultra + 4x3.4 GHz ARM C1-Pro + 2x2.65 GHz ARM C1-Pro4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock4.1 GHz+86%2.2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
GPUImagination PowerVR CXTP-48-1536Adreno 710
GPU clock1,286 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
NPUGoogle TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Memory type—LPDDR5

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Modem—Snapdragon X62 5G
Max download—2.9 Gbps
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth6.05.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture8K@30fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
AnTuTu1,994,033+263%550,000
Geekbench 6 (single)2,724+187%Top 13%950Bottom 42%
Geekbench 6 (multi)7,535+174%Top 14%2,750Bottom 46%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,420+328%Top 34%800Bottom 9%

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