Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
34.9CPU29.7
35.5GPU24.9
45.2Benchmarks40.3
58.3Efficiency54.9
6 spec wins — Google Tensor1 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
InnoReviews verdict
Google Tensor wins this mobile chipset face-off, 41.2 to 34.9, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+11) and CPU (+5). Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 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 30
- Stronger GPU score: 36 vs 25
- Stronger benchmarks score: 45 vs 40
- Stronger efficiency score: 58 vs 55
- 113% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,700 vs 800
Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
- 37% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 8 W
General
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2021 |
| Process | 5 nm+17% | 6 nm |
| TDP (typical) | 8 W | 5 W+37% |
| Architecture | Armv8.2 | Armv8.2 |
CPU
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Max clock | 2.8 GHz+17% | 2.4 GHz |
GPU
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G78 MP20 | Adreno 642L |
| GPU clock | 848 MHz | — |
AI
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | Google Edge TPU | Hexagon 770 |
Memory
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5-6400 |
| Max bandwidth | — | 51.2 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | External (Samsung Exynos 5123) | Snapdragon X53 5G |
| Max download | — | 3.7 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
Media
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | — | FHD+ @ 144Hz |
| Video capture | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 680,000+21% | 560,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,340+31% | 1,020 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,150+8% | 2,930 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,700+113% | 800 |
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