Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
34.9CPU28.9
35.5GPU24.8
45.2Benchmarks43.3
58.3Efficiency76.2
5 spec wins — Google Tensor3 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
InnoReviews verdict
Google Tensor wins this mobile chipset face-off, 41.2 to 38.8, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+11) and CPU (+6). Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 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 29
- Stronger GPU score: 36 vs 25
- 115% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,700 vs 790
- 38% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 970
- 17% higher Max clock: 2.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
- Stronger efficiency score: 76 vs 58
- 37% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 8 W
- 20% lower process: 4 nm vs 5 nm
General
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2022 |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm+20% |
| TDP (typical) | 8 W | 5 W+37% |
| Architecture | Armv8.2 | Armv9 |
CPU
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A710 + 3x2.36 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| Max clock | 2.8 GHz+17% | 2.4 GHz |
GPU
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G78 MP20 | Adreno 644 |
| GPU clock | 848 MHz | — |
AI
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | Google Edge TPU | Hexagon NPU |
Memory
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5-6400 |
| Max bandwidth | — | 51.2 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | External (Samsung Exynos 5123) | Snapdragon X62 5G |
| Max download | — | 2.9 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
Media
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | — | FHD+ @ 120Hz |
| Video capture | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 680,000+8% | 630,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,340+38% | 970 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,150+14% | 2,760 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,700+115% | 790 |
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