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Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1

WINNER
Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
20.2Inno Score
34.9CPU20.5
35.5GPU20
45.2Benchmarks—
58.3Efficiencyspec-based20
5 spec wins — Google Tensor1 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor wins this mobile chipset face-off, 41.2 to 20.2, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+16) and CPU (+14). Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1 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 GPU score: 36 vs 20
  • 1378% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,700 vs 115
  • 299% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 336
  • 172% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,150 vs 1,158

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
Announced20212024
Process5 nm+55%11 nm
TDP (typical)8 W—
ArchitectureArmv8.2—

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A554x2.1 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Max clock2.8 GHz+33%2.1 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Qualcomm Adreno 610
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X-2133

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Snapdragon X11 LTE Modem
Max download—0.4 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
Max display—FHD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps1080p@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1
AnTuTu680,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+299%Top 34%336Bottom 9%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150+172%Top 44%1,158Bottom 8%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700+1378%Top 50%115Bottom 1%

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