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Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 680

WINNER
Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
Q
30.2Inno Score
34.9CPU22.1
35.5GPU—
45.2Benchmarks23.7
58.3Efficiency54.9
5 spec wins — Google Tensor1 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 680

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor wins this mobile chipset face-off, 41.2 to 30.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+22) and CPU (+13). Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 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 22
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 45 vs 24
  • Stronger efficiency score: 58 vs 55
  • 219% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 420
  • 134% higher AnTuTu 10: 680,000 vs 290,000

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 680
Announced20212021
Process5 nm+17%6 nm
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 680
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A554x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53
Max clock2.8 GHz+17%2.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 680
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Qualcomm Adreno 610
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 680
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 686

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 680
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 680
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Snapdragon X11 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 680
Max display—FHD+ @ 90Hz
Video capture4K@60fps1080p@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 680
AnTuTu 10680,000+134%Top 49%290,000Top 82%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+219%Top 34%420Top 84%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150+125%Top 42%1,400Top 85%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700Top 60%—

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