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Google Tensor G6 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

WINNER
Google Tensor G6
66.1Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
48.9Inno Score
63.3CPU41.7
53.8GPU40.6
72.3Benchmarks58.4
84Efficiencyspec-based64.1
8 spec wins — Google Tensor G61 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G6 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 66.1 to 48.9, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+22) and benchmarks (+14). Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 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 42
  • Stronger GPU score: 54 vs 41
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 72 vs 58
  • 75% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,535 vs 4,300
  • 73% higher AnTuTu: 1,994,033 vs 1,150,000

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

  • 14% higher cores: 8 vs 7

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Announced20262021
Process3 nm+25%4 nm
TDP (typical)—10 W
ArchitectureArmv9.3Armv9

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Cores78+14%
Core configuration1x4.1 GHz ARM C1-Ultra + 4x3.4 GHz ARM C1-Pro + 2x2.65 GHz ARM C1-Pro1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510
Max clock4.1 GHz+37%3 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
GPUImagination PowerVR CXTP-48-1536Adreno 730
GPU clock1,286 MHz+57%818 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
NPUGoogle TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Memory type—LPDDR5-6400
Max bandwidth—51.2 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Modem—Snapdragon X65 5G
Max download—10 Gbps
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth6.05.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture8K@30fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu1,994,033+73%1,150,000
Geekbench 6 (single)2,724+58%Top 12%1,720Top 27%
Geekbench 6 (multi)7,535+75%Top 13%4,300Top 33%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,420+37%Top 33%2,500Top 45%

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