Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
28.4CPU93.7
31GPU87.4
31.2Benchmarks95.7
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, 89.3 to 34.7, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+65) and benchmarks (+65). Google Tensor still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
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: 94 vs 28
- Stronger GPU score: 87 vs 31
- Stronger benchmarks score: 96 vs 31
- Stronger efficiency score: 75 vs 58
- 488% higher AnTuTu 10: 4,000,000 vs 680,000
General
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2025 |
| Process | 5 nm | 3 nm+40% |
| TDP (typical) | 8 W+20% | 10 W |
| Architecture | Armv8.2 | — |
CPU
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon Performance |
| Max clock | 2.8 GHz | 4.6 GHz+64% |
GPU
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G78 MP20 | Adreno 840 |
| GPU clock | 848 MHz | 1,200 MHz+42% |
AI
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | Google Edge TPU | Hexagon NPU |
Memory
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X-10667 |
| Max bandwidth | — | 85.3 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | External (Samsung Exynos 5123) | Snapdragon X85 5G |
| Max download | — | 12.5 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
Media
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | — | 4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 240Hz |
| Video capture | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 680,000 | 4,000,000+488% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,340 | 3,850+187% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,150 | 11,900+278% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,700 | 7,700+353% |
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