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Google Tensor G6 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite

Google Tensor G6
66.1Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75.2Inno Score
63.3CPU74.1
53.8GPU70.6
72.3Benchmarks81.3
84Efficiencyspec-based77.2
2 spec wins — Google Tensor G65 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite wins this mobile chipset face-off, 75.2 to 66.1, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+17) and CPU (+11). Google Tensor G6 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

  • 17% higher GPU clock: 1,286 MHz vs 1,100 MHz

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite

  • Stronger CPU score: 74 vs 63
  • Stronger GPU score: 71 vs 54
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 81 vs 72
  • 81% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 6,200 vs 3,420
  • 33% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,000 vs 7,535

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Announced20262024
Process3 nm3 nm
TDP (typical)—9 W
ArchitectureArmv9.3Armv8.7

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Cores78+14%
Core configuration1x4.1 GHz ARM C1-Ultra + 4x3.4 GHz ARM C1-Pro + 2x2.65 GHz ARM C1-Pro2x4.32 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon Performance
Max clock4.1 GHz4.32 GHz+5%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
GPUImagination PowerVR CXTP-48-1536Adreno 830
GPU clock1,286 MHz+17%1,100 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
NPUGoogle TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Memory type—LPDDR5X-10667
Max bandwidth—85.3 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Modem—Snapdragon X80 5G
Max download—10 Gbps
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth6.06.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 240Hz
Video capture8K@30fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared1,994,0332,849,183Top 9%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—796,858Top 20%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—1,072,373Top 9%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—367,884Top 14%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—612,068Top 14%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,724Top 12%3,200+17%Top 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)7,535Top 13%10,000+33%Top 6%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,420Top 35%6,200+81%Top 10%

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