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Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G

WINNER
Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
Q
31.4Inno Score
34.9CPU31
35.5GPU24.4
45.2Benchmarks—
—AIspec-based43.4
58.3Efficiencyspec-based36
5 spec wins — Google Tensor0 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor wins this mobile chipset face-off, 41.2 to 31.4, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+11) and CPU (+4). Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G 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 31
  • Stronger GPU score: 36 vs 24
  • 129% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,700 vs 743
  • 25% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 1,074
  • 17% lower process: 5 nm vs 6 nm

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
Announced20212021
Process5 nm+17%6 nm
TDP (typical)8 W—
ArchitectureArmv8.2—

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 + 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.8 GHz+12%2.5 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Qualcomm Adreno 642L
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 770
AI performance—12 TOPS

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5-6400

Connectivity

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

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
Max display—FHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K HDR10+

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu680,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+25%Top 34%1,074Top 46%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150+2%Top 44%3,091Top 44%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700+129%Top 50%743Bottom 20%

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