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Google Tensor G6 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

WINNER
Google Tensor G6
66.1Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
55.6Inno Score
63.3CPU48.3
53.8GPU47.1
72.3Benchmarks69
84Efficiencyspec-based66.5
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G62 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G6 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 66.1 to 55.6, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+15) and GPU (+7). Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 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 48
  • Stronger GPU score: 54 vs 47
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 72 vs 69
  • 89% higher GPU clock: 1,286 MHz vs 680 MHz
  • 37% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,535 vs 5,500

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

  • 14% higher cores: 8 vs 7

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Announced20262022
Process3 nm+25%4 nm
TDP (typical)—9 W
ArchitectureArmv9.3Armv9

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Cores78+14%
Core configuration1x4.1 GHz ARM C1-Ultra + 4x3.4 GHz ARM C1-Pro + 2x2.65 GHz ARM C1-Pro1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 + 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510
Max clock4.1 GHz+28%3.2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
GPUImagination PowerVR CXTP-48-1536Adreno 740
GPU clock1,286 MHz+89%680 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
NPUGoogle TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Memory type—LPDDR5X-8400
Max bandwidth—67.2 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Modem—Snapdragon X70 5G
Max download—10 Gbps
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth6.05.3

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture8K@30fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared1,994,0331,751,352Top 38%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—562,123Top 36%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—425,391Top 44%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—310,153Top 41%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—453,685Top 33%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,724+33%Top 13%2,050Top 21%
Geekbench 6 (multi)7,535+37%Top 14%5,500Top 24%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,420Top 34%3,700+8%Top 27%

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