Google Tensor G6 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
63.3CPU85.3
53.8GPU82.5
72.3Benchmarks87.5
84Efficiencyspec-based74.8
2 spec wins — Google Tensor G65 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
InnoReviews verdict
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 83.3 to 66.1, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+29) and CPU (+22). 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 Gen 5
- Stronger CPU score: 85 vs 63
- Stronger GPU score: 83 vs 54
- Stronger benchmarks score: 88 vs 72
- 125% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 7,700 vs 3,420
- 58% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,900 vs 7,535
General
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2025 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| TDP (typical) | — | 10 W |
| Architecture | Armv9.3 | — |
CPU
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 7 | 8+14% |
| Core configuration | 1x4.1 GHz ARM C1-Ultra + 4x3.4 GHz ARM C1-Pro + 2x2.65 GHz ARM C1-Pro | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon Performance |
| Max clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.6 GHz+12% |
GPU
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Imagination PowerVR CXTP-48-1536 | Adreno 840 |
| GPU clock | 1,286 MHz+7% | 1,200 MHz |
AI
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | Google TPU | Hexagon NPU |
Memory
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | — | LPDDR5X-10667 |
| Max bandwidth | — | 85.3 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | — | Snapdragon X85 5G |
| Max download | — | 12.5 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
Media
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | — | 4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 240Hz |
| Video capture | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared | 1,994,033 | 3,646,161Top 3% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 1,084,061Top 3% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 1,342,827Top 3% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 425,901Top 3% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 793,372Top 3% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,724Top 12% | 3,850+41%Top 3% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,535Top 13% | 11,900+58%Top 3% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 3,420Top 35% | 7,700+125%Top 5% |
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