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Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 678

WINNER
Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
Q
21.3Inno Score
34.9CPU23.1
35.5GPU20
45.2Benchmarks—
58.3Efficiencyspec-based20
6 spec wins — Google Tensor0 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 678

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor wins this mobile chipset face-off, 41.2 to 21.3, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+16) and CPU (+12). Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 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 23
  • Stronger GPU score: 36 vs 20
  • 1097% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,700 vs 142
  • 92% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,150 vs 1,640
  • 87% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 716

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 678

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 678
Announced20212020
Process5 nm+55%11 nm
TDP (typical)8 W—
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 678
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A552x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Cortex-A76) + 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Cortex-A55)
Max clock2.8 GHz+27%2.2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 678
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Qualcomm Adreno 612
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 678
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 685

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 678
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4/LPDDR4X-1866
Max bandwidth—14.9 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 678
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Qualcomm Snapdragon X12 LTE
Max download—0.6 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 678
Max display—FHD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 678
AnTuTu680,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+87%Top 34%716Bottom 26%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150+92%Top 44%1,640Bottom 20%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700+1097%Top 50%142Bottom 6%

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