Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
28.4CPU21.3
31GPU20
31.2Benchmarks23.5
58.3Efficiency76.2
5 spec wins — Google Tensor3 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
InnoReviews verdict
Google Tensor wins this mobile chipset face-off, 34.7 to 30.6, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+11) and benchmarks (+8). Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Tensor
- Stronger CPU score: 28 vs 21
- Stronger GPU score: 31 vs 20
- Stronger benchmarks score: 31 vs 24
- 113% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,700 vs 800
- 41% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 950
Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
- Stronger efficiency score: 76 vs 58
- 37% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 8 W
- 20% lower process: 4 nm vs 5 nm
General
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2022 |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm+20% |
| TDP (typical) | 8 W | 5 W+37% |
| Architecture | Armv8.2 | Armv8.2 |
CPU
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Max clock | 2.8 GHz+27% | 2.2 GHz |
GPU
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G78 MP20 | Adreno 710 |
| GPU clock | 848 MHz | — |
AI
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | Google Edge TPU | Hexagon NPU |
Memory
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | External (Samsung Exynos 5123) | Snapdragon X62 5G |
| Max download | — | 2.9 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
Media
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | — | FHD+ @ 120Hz |
| Video capture | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 680,000+24% | 550,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,340+41% | 950 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,150+15% | 2,750 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,700+113% | 800 |
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