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Google Tensor G6 vs Samsung Exynos 1280

WINNER
Google Tensor G6
66.1Inno Score
VS
Samsung Exynos 1280
39.6Inno Score
63.3CPU28.1
53.8GPU—
72.3Benchmarks37.2
84Efficiencyspec-based65.6
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G61 spec wins — Samsung Exynos 1280

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G6 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 66.1 to 39.6, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+35) and benchmarks (+35). Samsung Exynos 1280 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 28
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 72 vs 37
  • 303% higher AnTuTu: 1,994,033 vs 495,000
  • 221% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,535 vs 2,350
  • 172% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,724 vs 1,000

Reasons to pick the Samsung Exynos 1280

  • 14% higher cores: 8 vs 7

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Samsung Exynos 1280
Announced20262022
Process3 nm+40%5 nm
TDP (typical)—5 W
ArchitectureArmv9.3Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Samsung Exynos 1280
Cores78+14%
Core configuration1x4.1 GHz ARM C1-Ultra + 4x3.4 GHz ARM C1-Pro + 2x2.65 GHz ARM C1-Pro2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock4.1 GHz+71%2.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Samsung Exynos 1280
GPUImagination PowerVR CXTP-48-1536Arm Mali-G68 MP4
GPU clock1,286 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Samsung Exynos 1280
NPUGoogle TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Samsung Exynos 1280
Memory type—LPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Samsung Exynos 1280
Modem—Integrated 5G (sub-6)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth6.05.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Samsung Exynos 1280
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture8K@30fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Samsung Exynos 1280
AnTuTu1,994,033+303%495,000
Geekbench 6 (single)2,724+172%Top 13%1,000Bottom 45%
Geekbench 6 (multi)7,535+221%Top 14%2,350Bottom 41%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,420Top 34%—

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