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Google Tensor G6 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6

Google Tensor G6
66.1Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Q
96.4Inno Score
63.3CPU93.3
53.8GPU97.9
72.3Benchmarks—
84Efficiencyspec-based100
0 spec wins — Google Tensor G66 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 96.4 to 66.1, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+44) and CPU (+30). 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

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6

  • Stronger CPU score: 93 vs 63
  • Stronger GPU score: 98 vs 54
  • 185% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 9,739 vs 3,420
  • 70% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,801 vs 7,535
  • 58% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,312 vs 2,724

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Announced20262026
Process3 nm2 nm+33%
ArchitectureArmv9.3—

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Cores78+14%
Core configuration1x4.1 GHz ARM C1-Ultra + 4x3.4 GHz ARM C1-Pro + 2x2.65 GHz ARM C1-Pro2x5.0 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x4.0 GHz Oryon Performance
Max clock4.1 GHz5 GHz+22%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
GPUImagination PowerVR CXTP-48-1536Qualcomm Adreno
GPU clock1,286 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
NPUGoogle TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Memory type—LPDDR5X/LPDDR6

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Modem—Qualcomm X105 5G Modem-RF System
Max download—14.8 Gbps
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 8
Bluetooth6.06.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Max display—8K @ 30Hz / QHD+ @ 240Hz
Video capture8K@30fps8K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu1,994,033—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,724Top 13%4,312+58%Top 2%
Geekbench 6 (multi)7,535Top 14%12,801+70%Top 2%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,420Top 34%9,739+185%Top 2%

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