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Google Tensor G6 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5

WINNER
Google Tensor G6
66.1Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
38.6Inno Score
63.3CPU32.3
53.8GPU28.5
72.3Benchmarks—
84Efficiencyspec-based68
5 spec wins — Google Tensor G61 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G6 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 66.1 to 38.6, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+31) and GPU (+25). Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 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 32
  • Stronger GPU score: 54 vs 29
  • 176% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 3,420 vs 1,241
  • 148% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,724 vs 1,097
  • 125% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,535 vs 3,344

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5

  • 14% higher cores: 8 vs 7

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
Announced20262026
Process3 nm+25%4 nm
ArchitectureArmv9.3Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
Cores78+14%
Core configuration1x4.1 GHz ARM C1-Ultra + 4x3.4 GHz ARM C1-Pro + 2x2.65 GHz ARM C1-Pro4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock4.1 GHz+58%2.6 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
GPUImagination PowerVR CXTP-48-1536Adreno 812
GPU clock1,286 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
NPUGoogle TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
Memory type—LPDDR4X/LPDDR5

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
Modem—Qualcomm 5G Modem-RF System
Max download—2.8 Gbps
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth6.06.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
Max display—FHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture8K@30fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
AnTuTu1,994,033—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,724+148%Top 12%1,097Top 47%
Geekbench 6 (multi)7,535+125%Top 13%3,344Top 42%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,420+176%Top 33%1,241Bottom 33%

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