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Google Tensor G6 vs Samsung Exynos 990

WINNER
Google Tensor G6
66.1Inno Score
VS
Samsung Exynos 990
30.8Inno Score
63.3CPU29.8
53.8GPU25.7
72.3Benchmarks37.4
84Efficiencyspec-based32.1
7 spec wins — Google Tensor G61 spec wins — Samsung Exynos 990

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G6 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 66.1 to 30.8, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+35) and CPU (+34). Samsung Exynos 990 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 30
  • Stronger GPU score: 54 vs 26
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 72 vs 37
  • 299% higher AnTuTu: 1,994,033 vs 500,000
  • 280% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 3,420 vs 900

Reasons to pick the Samsung Exynos 990

  • 14% higher cores: 8 vs 7

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Samsung Exynos 990
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Samsung Exynos 990
Announced20262020
Process3 nm+57%7 nm
TDP (typical)—10 W
ArchitectureArmv9.3Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Samsung Exynos 990
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Samsung Exynos 990
Cores78+14%
Core configuration1x4.1 GHz ARM C1-Ultra + 4x3.4 GHz ARM C1-Pro + 2x2.65 GHz ARM C1-Pro2x2.73 GHz Exynos M5 + 2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock4.1 GHz+50%2.73 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Samsung Exynos 990
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Samsung Exynos 990
GPUImagination PowerVR CXTP-48-1536Arm Mali-G77 MP11
GPU clock1,286 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Samsung Exynos 990
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Samsung Exynos 990
NPUGoogle TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Samsung Exynos 990
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Samsung Exynos 990
Memory type—LPDDR5-2750
Max bandwidth—44 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Samsung Exynos 990
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Samsung Exynos 990
Modem—Exynos 5123 5G (external)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth6.05.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Samsung Exynos 990
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Samsung Exynos 990
Max display—WQHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture8K@30fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G6 versus Samsung Exynos 990
SpecGoogle Tensor G6Samsung Exynos 990
AnTuTu1,994,033+299%500,000
Geekbench 6 (single)2,724+203%Top 13%900Bottom 37%
Geekbench 6 (multi)7,535+184%Top 14%2,650Bottom 44%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,420+280%Top 34%900Bottom 20%

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