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Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 439

WINNER
Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
Q
26.2Inno Score
34.9CPU20
35.5GPU—
45.2Benchmarks20
58.3Efficiency46.7
6 spec wins — Google Tensor1 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 439

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor wins this mobile chipset face-off, 41.2 to 26.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+25) and CPU (+15). Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 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

  • Stronger CPU score: 35 vs 20
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 45 vs 20
  • Stronger efficiency score: 58 vs 47
  • 893% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 135
  • 467% higher AnTuTu 10: 680,000 vs 120,000

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439

  • 62% lower TDP (typical): 3 W vs 8 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 439
Announced20212018
Process5 nm+58%12 nm
TDP (typical)8 W3 W+62%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 439
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A558x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53
Max clock2.8 GHz+44%1.95 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 439
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Qualcomm Adreno 505
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 439
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 536

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 439
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR3-800
Max bandwidth—6.4 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 439
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Snapdragon X6 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 439
Max display—HD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps1080p@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 439
AnTuTu 10680,000+467%Top 49%120,000Top 98%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+893%Top 34%135Top 100%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150+463%Top 42%560Top 98%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700Top 60%—

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