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Google Tensor G6 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 680

WINNER
Google Tensor G6
66.1Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
30.2Inno Score
63.3CPU22.1
53.8GPU—
72.3Benchmarks23.7
84Efficiencyspec-based54.9
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G61 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 680

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G6 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 66.1 to 30.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+49) and CPU (+41). Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 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 22
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 72 vs 24
  • 588% higher AnTuTu: 1,994,033 vs 290,000
  • 549% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,724 vs 420
  • 438% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,535 vs 1,400

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680

  • 14% higher cores: 8 vs 7

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
Announced20262021
Process3 nm+50%6 nm
TDP (typical)—5 W
ArchitectureArmv9.3Armv8

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
Cores78+14%
Core configuration1x4.1 GHz ARM C1-Ultra + 4x3.4 GHz ARM C1-Pro + 2x2.65 GHz ARM C1-Pro4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53
Max clock4.1 GHz+71%2.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
GPUImagination PowerVR CXTP-48-1536Qualcomm Adreno 610
GPU clock1,286 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
NPUGoogle TPUQualcomm Hexagon 686

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
Memory type—LPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
Modem—Snapdragon X11 LTE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth6.05.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
Max display—FHD+ @ 90Hz
Video capture8K@30fps1080p@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
AnTuTu1,994,033+588%290,000
Geekbench 6 (single)2,724+549%Top 13%420Bottom 13%
Geekbench 6 (multi)7,535+438%Top 14%1,400Bottom 15%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,420Top 34%—

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