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Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 636

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 636

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 636 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
  • 415% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 260
  • 278% higher AnTuTu 10: 680,000 vs 180,000

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 636
Announced20212018
Process5 nm+64%14 nm
TDP (typical)8 W4 W+50%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 636
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A554x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Cortex-A73) + 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver
Max clock2.8 GHz+56%1.8 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 636
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Qualcomm Adreno 509
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 636
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 680

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 636
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4-1333
Max bandwidth—10.7 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 636
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Snapdragon X12 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 636
Max display—FHD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 636
AnTuTu 10680,000+278%Top 49%180,000Top 94%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+415%Top 34%260Top 95%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150+215%Top 42%1,000Top 94%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700Top 60%—

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