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Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 660

WINNER
Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
Q
26.1Inno Score
34.9CPU21.1
35.5GPU—
45.2Benchmarks20
58.3Efficiency44.2
6 spec wins — Google Tensor1 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 660

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor wins this mobile chipset face-off, 41.2 to 26.1, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+25) and efficiency (+14). Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 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 21
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 45 vs 20
  • Stronger efficiency score: 58 vs 44
  • 332% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 310
  • 209% higher AnTuTu 10: 680,000 vs 220,000

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660

  • 37% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 8 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 660
Announced20212017
Process5 nm+64%14 nm
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 660
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A554x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Cortex-A73) + 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver
Max clock2.8 GHz+27%2.2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 660
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Qualcomm Adreno 512
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 660
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 680

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 660
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4-1866
Max bandwidth—29.9 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 660
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Snapdragon X12 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 660
Max display—QHD @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 660
AnTuTu 10680,000+209%Top 49%220,000Top 92%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+332%Top 34%310Top 93%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150+163%Top 42%1,200Top 92%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700Top 60%—

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