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Google Tensor G6 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 636

WINNER
Google Tensor G6
66.1Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
26.2Inno Score
63.3CPU20
53.8GPU—
72.3Benchmarks20
84Efficiencyspec-based46.7
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G61 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 636

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G6 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 66.1 to 26.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+52) and CPU (+43). Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 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 20
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 72 vs 20
  • 1008% higher AnTuTu: 1,994,033 vs 180,000
  • 948% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,724 vs 260
  • 654% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,535 vs 1,000

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636

  • 14% higher cores: 8 vs 7

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
Announced20262018
Process3 nm+79%14 nm
TDP (typical)—4 W
ArchitectureArmv9.3Armv8

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
Cores78+14%
Core configuration1x4.1 GHz ARM C1-Ultra + 4x3.4 GHz ARM C1-Pro + 2x2.65 GHz ARM C1-Pro4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Cortex-A73) + 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver
Max clock4.1 GHz+128%1.8 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
GPUImagination PowerVR CXTP-48-1536Qualcomm Adreno 509
GPU clock1,286 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
NPUGoogle TPUQualcomm Hexagon 680

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
Memory type—LPDDR4-1333
Max bandwidth—10.7 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
Modem—Snapdragon X12 LTE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth6.05.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
Max display—FHD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture8K@30fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
AnTuTu1,994,033+1008%180,000
Geekbench 6 (single)2,724+948%Top 13%260Bottom 6%
Geekbench 6 (multi)7,535+654%Top 14%1,000Bottom 7%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,420Top 34%—

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