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Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G

WINNER
Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
Q
31.2Inno Score
34.9CPU24.4
35.5GPU—
45.2Benchmarks31.5
58.3Efficiency44.2
6 spec wins — Google Tensor1 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor wins this mobile chipset face-off, 41.2 to 31.2, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+14) and benchmarks (+14). Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G 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 32
  • Stronger efficiency score: 58 vs 44
  • 84% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 730
  • 72% higher AnTuTu 10: 680,000 vs 395,000

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Announced20212020
Process5 nm+37%8 nm
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A552x2.3 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.8 GHz+22%2.3 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 720G
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Qualcomm Adreno 618
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 720G
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 692

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X-1866
Max bandwidth—14.9 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 720G
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Snapdragon X15 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth—5.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Max display—FHD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 10680,000+72%Top 49%395,000Top 72%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+84%Top 34%730Top 70%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150+66%Top 42%1,900Top 72%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700Top 60%—

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