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Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 685

WINNER
Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
Q
34.9Inno Score
34.9CPU24.3
35.5GPU—
45.2Benchmarks36
58.3Efficiency54.9
4 spec wins — Google Tensor2 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 685

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor wins this mobile chipset face-off, 41.2 to 34.9, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+11) and benchmarks (+9). Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 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 24
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 45 vs 36
  • Stronger efficiency score: 58 vs 55
  • 185% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 470
  • 110% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,150 vs 1,500

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 685
Announced20212023
Process5 nm+17%6 nm
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 685
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A554x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53
Max clock2.8 GHz2.8 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 685
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Qualcomm Adreno 610
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 685
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 686

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 685
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 685
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Snapdragon X11 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 685
Max display—FHD+ @ 90Hz
Video capture4K@60fps1080p@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu 10680,000+44%Top 49%471,425Top 63%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+185%Top 34%470Top 82%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150+110%Top 42%1,500Top 83%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700Top 60%—
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—185,372Top 100%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—29,548Top 100%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—128,755Top 98%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—127,750Top 100%

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