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Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 712

WINNER
Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
Q
27.2Inno Score
34.9CPU21.8
35.5GPU—
45.2Benchmarks22.4
58.3Efficiency44.2
6 spec wins — Google Tensor1 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 712

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor wins this mobile chipset face-off, 41.2 to 27.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+23) and efficiency (+14). Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 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 22
  • Stronger efficiency score: 58 vs 44
  • 179% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 480
  • 147% higher AnTuTu 10: 680,000 vs 275,000

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 712

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 712
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 712
Announced20212019
Process5 nm+50%10 nm
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 712
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 712
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A552x2.3 GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Cortex-A75) + 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver
Max clock2.8 GHz+22%2.3 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 712
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 712
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Qualcomm Adreno 616
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 712
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 712
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 685

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 712
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 712
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X-1866
Max bandwidth—14.9 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 712
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 712
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Snapdragon X15 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 712
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 712
Max display—QHD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 712
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 712
AnTuTu 10680,000+147%Top 49%275,000Top 84%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+179%Top 34%480Top 82%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150+97%Top 42%1,600Top 80%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700Top 60%—

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