Google Tensor G6 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
63.3CPU20.8
53.8GPU—
72.3Benchmarks20
84Efficiencyspec-based29.7
7 spec wins — Google Tensor G60 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
InnoReviews verdict
Google Tensor G6 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 66.1 to 22.6, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+52) and CPU (+43). Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 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 21
- Stronger benchmarks score: 72 vs 20
- 767% higher AnTuTu: 1,994,033 vs 230,000
- 756% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,535 vs 880
- 701% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,724 vs 340
Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2016 |
| Process | 3 nm+79% | 14 nm |
| TDP (typical) | — | 11 W |
| Architecture | Armv9.3 | Armv8 |
CPU
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 7+75% | 4 |
| Core configuration | 1x4.1 GHz ARM C1-Ultra + 4x3.4 GHz ARM C1-Pro + 2x2.65 GHz ARM C1-Pro | 2x2.15 GHz Kryo + 2x1.6 GHz Kryo |
| Max clock | 4.1 GHz+91% | 2.15 GHz |
GPU
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Imagination PowerVR CXTP-48-1536 | Qualcomm Adreno 530 |
| GPU clock | 1,286 MHz | — |
AI
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | Google TPU | Qualcomm Hexagon 680 |
Memory
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | — | LPDDR4-1866 |
| Max bandwidth | — | 29.9 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | — | Snapdragon X12 LTE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 4.2 |
Media
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | — | 4K @ 60Hz |
| Video capture | 8K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu | 1,994,033+767% | 230,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,724+701%Top 13% | 340Bottom 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,535+756%Top 14% | 880Bottom 6% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 3,420Top 34% | — |
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