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Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6

Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Q
96.4Inno Score
34.9CPU93.3
35.5GPU97.9
45.2Benchmarks—
58.3Efficiencyspec-based100
0 spec wins — Google Tensor6 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 96.4 to 41.2, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+62) and CPU (+58). Google Tensor 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

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

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6

  • Stronger CPU score: 93 vs 35
  • Stronger GPU score: 98 vs 36
  • 473% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 9,739 vs 1,700
  • 306% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,801 vs 3,150
  • 222% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,312 vs 1,340

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Announced20212026
Process5 nm2 nm+60%
TDP (typical)8 W—
ArchitectureArmv8.2—

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A552x5.0 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x4.0 GHz Oryon Performance
Max clock2.8 GHz5 GHz+79%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Qualcomm Adreno
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X/LPDDR6

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Qualcomm X105 5G Modem-RF System
Max download—14.8 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 8
Bluetooth—6.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Max display—8K @ 30Hz / QHD+ @ 240Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu680,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340Top 38%4,312+222%Top 2%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150Top 47%12,801+306%Top 2%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700Bottom 40%9,739+473%Top 2%

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