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Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5

WINNER
Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
38.6Inno Score
34.9CPU32.3
35.5GPU28.5
45.2Benchmarks—
58.3Efficiencyspec-based68
3 spec wins — Google Tensor3 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor wins this mobile chipset face-off, 41.2 to 38.6, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+7) and CPU (+3). Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 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 GPU score: 36 vs 29
  • 37% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,700 vs 1,241
  • 22% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 1,097

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5

  • 20% lower process: 4 nm vs 5 nm

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
Announced20212026
Process5 nm4 nm+20%
TDP (typical)8 W—
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A554x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.8 GHz+8%2.6 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Adreno 812
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X/LPDDR5

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Qualcomm 5G Modem-RF System
Max download—2.8 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
Max display—FHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
AnTuTu680,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+22%Top 37%1,097Top 47%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150Top 46%3,344+6%Top 42%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700+37%Bottom 44%1,241Bottom 33%

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