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Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
83.3Inno Score
34.9CPU85.3
35.5GPU82.5
45.2Benchmarks87.5
58.3Efficiency74.8
1 spec wins — Google Tensor8 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 83.3 to 41.2, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+50) and GPU (+47). 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

  • 20% lower TDP (typical): 8 W vs 10 W

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

  • Stronger CPU score: 85 vs 35
  • Stronger GPU score: 83 vs 36
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 88 vs 45
  • Stronger efficiency score: 75 vs 58
  • 436% higher AnTuTu 10: 3,646,161 vs 680,000

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Announced20212025
Process5 nm3 nm+40%
TDP (typical)8 W+20%10 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2—

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A552x4.6 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon Performance
Max clock2.8 GHz4.6 GHz+64%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Adreno 840
GPU clock848 MHz1,200 MHz+42%

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X-10667
Max bandwidth—85.3 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Snapdragon X85 5G
Max download—12.5 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 240Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 10680,000Top 49%3,646,161+436%Top 1%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340Top 34%3,850+187%Top 1%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150Top 42%11,900+278%Top 1%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700Top 60%7,700+353%Top 2%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—1,084,061Top 3%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—1,342,827Top 3%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—425,901Top 3%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—793,372Top 3%

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