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Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G

WINNER
Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
36.8Inno Score
34.9CPU29.7
35.5GPU24.9
45.2Benchmarks48.8
58.3Efficiency54.9
5 spec wins — Google Tensor2 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor wins this mobile chipset face-off, 41.2 to 36.8, 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 efficiency score: 58 vs 55
  • 113% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,700 vs 800
  • 31% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 1,020

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G

  • Stronger benchmarks score: 49 vs 45
  • 37% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 8 W
  • 15% higher AnTuTu 10: 784,274 vs 680,000

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 778G
Announced20212021
Process5 nm+17%6 nm
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 778G
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.8 GHz+17%2.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 778G
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Adreno 642L
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 778G
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon 770

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 778G
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5-6400
Max bandwidth—51.2 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 778G
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Snapdragon X53 5G
Max download—3.7 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 778G
Max display—FHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 778G
AnTuTu 10680,000Top 49%784,274+15%Top 43%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+31%Top 34%1,020Top 48%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150+8%Top 42%2,930Top 44%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700+113%Top 60%800Top 87%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—310,105Top 69%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—95,255Top 80%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—162,954Top 63%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—215,960Top 83%

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