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Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 450

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 450

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 450 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
  • 857% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 140
  • 423% higher AnTuTu 10: 680,000 vs 130,000

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450

  • 50% lower TDP (typical): 4 W vs 8 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 450
Announced20212017
Process5 nm+64%14 nm
TDP (typical)8 W4 W+50%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 450
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A558x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Max clock2.8 GHz+56%1.8 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 450
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Qualcomm Adreno 506
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 450
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 546

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 450
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR3-933
Max bandwidth—7.5 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 450
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Snapdragon X9 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—4.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 450
Max display—FHD @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps1080p@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 450
AnTuTu 10680,000+423%Top 49%130,000Top 97%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+857%Top 34%140Top 99%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150+408%Top 42%620Top 97%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700Top 60%—

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