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Google Tensor G6 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

WINNER
Google Tensor G6
66.1Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
38Inno Score
63.3CPU34.4
53.8GPU29.8
72.3Benchmarks54.6
84Efficiencyspec-based37
7 spec wins — Google Tensor G61 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G6 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 66.1 to 38, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+29) and GPU (+24). Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 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 34
  • Stronger GPU score: 54 vs 30
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 72 vs 55
  • 174% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 3,420 vs 1,250
  • 159% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,724 vs 1,050

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

  • 14% higher cores: 8 vs 7

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Announced20262021
Process3 nm+57%7 nm
TDP (typical)—8 W
ArchitectureArmv9.3Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Cores78+14%
Core configuration1x4.1 GHz ARM C1-Ultra + 4x3.4 GHz ARM C1-Pro + 2x2.65 GHz ARM C1-Pro1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 Prime + 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 Gold + 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585 Silver
Max clock4.1 GHz+28%3.2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
GPUImagination PowerVR CXTP-48-1536Adreno 650
GPU clock1,286 MHz+92%670 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
NPUGoogle TPUHexagon 698

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Memory type—LPDDR5-5500
Max bandwidth—44 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Modem—Snapdragon X55 5G (external)
Max download—7.5 Gbps
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth6.05.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture8K@30fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared1,994,033990,057Bottom 41%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—378,834Bottom 44%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—171,089Bottom 41%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—173,146Bottom 46%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—266,988Bottom 38%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,724+159%Top 13%1,050Top 48%
Geekbench 6 (multi)7,535+151%Top 14%3,000Top 47%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,420+174%Top 34%1,250Bottom 30%

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