Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
28.4CPU79.2
31GPU73.1
31.2Benchmarks82.1
58.3Efficiency77.2
1 spec wins — Google Tensor8 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
InnoReviews verdict
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite wins this mobile chipset face-off, 77.8 to 34.7, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+51) and CPU (+51). Google Tensor still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Tensor
- 11% lower TDP (typical): 8 W vs 9 W
Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Stronger CPU score: 79 vs 28
- Stronger GPU score: 73 vs 31
- Stronger benchmarks score: 82 vs 31
- Stronger efficiency score: 77 vs 58
- 304% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,750,000 vs 680,000
General
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2024 |
| Process | 5 nm | 3 nm+40% |
| TDP (typical) | 8 W+11% | 9 W |
| Architecture | Armv8.2 | Armv8.7 |
CPU
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x4.32 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon Performance |
| Max clock | 2.8 GHz | 4.32 GHz+54% |
GPU
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G78 MP20 | Adreno 830 |
| GPU clock | 848 MHz | 1,100 MHz+30% |
AI
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | Google Edge TPU | Hexagon NPU |
Memory
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X-10667 |
| Max bandwidth | — | 85.3 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | External (Samsung Exynos 5123) | Snapdragon X80 5G |
| Max download | — | 10 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
Media
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | — | 4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 240Hz |
| Video capture | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 680,000 | 2,750,000+304% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,340 | 3,200+139% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,150 | 10,000+217% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,700 | 6,200+265% |
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