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Google Tensor G6 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6

Google Tensor G6
66.1Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
83.6Inno Score
63.3CPU77.8
53.8GPU76.6
72.3Benchmarks88.6
84Efficiencyspec-based100
0 spec wins — Google Tensor G65 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 83.6 to 66.1, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+23) and benchmarks (+16). 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 6

  • Stronger CPU score: 78 vs 63
  • Stronger GPU score: 77 vs 54
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 89 vs 72
  • 109% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 7,133 vs 3,420
  • 92% higher AnTuTu: 3,818,907 vs 1,994,033

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
Announced20262026
Process3 nm2 nm+33%
ArchitectureArmv9.364-bit Qualcomm Oryon CPU

CPU

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

AI

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

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
Memory type—LPDDR5X/LPDDR6-5300

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
Modem—Qualcomm X105 5G Modem-RF
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 Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
Max display—4K+ @ 120Hz / QHD+ @ 240Hz
Video capture8K@30fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
AnTuTu1,994,0333,818,907+92%
AnTuTu 12—4,004,168Top 4%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,724Top 10%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)7,535Top 12%—
Geekbench 7 (single)—2,920
Geekbench 7 (multi)—8,248
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,420Top 17%7,133+109%Top 3%

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