Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
28.4CPU37.2
31GPU37.4
31.2Benchmarks50.3
58.3Efficiency64.1
2 spec wins — Google Tensor6 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
InnoReviews verdict
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 44.7 to 34.7, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+19) and CPU (+9). 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 Gen 1
- Stronger CPU score: 37 vs 28
- Stronger GPU score: 37 vs 31
- Stronger benchmarks score: 50 vs 31
- Stronger efficiency score: 64 vs 58
- 69% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,150,000 vs 680,000
General
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2021 |
| Process | 5 nm | 4 nm+20% |
| TDP (typical) | 8 W+20% | 10 W |
| Architecture | Armv8.2 | Armv9 |
CPU
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| Max clock | 2.8 GHz | 3 GHz+7% |
GPU
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G78 MP20 | Adreno 730 |
| GPU clock | 848 MHz+4% | 818 MHz |
AI
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | Google Edge TPU | Hexagon NPU |
Memory
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5-6400 |
| Max bandwidth | — | 51.2 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | External (Samsung Exynos 5123) | Snapdragon X65 5G |
| Max download | — | 10 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
Media
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | — | 4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz |
| Video capture | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 680,000 | 1,150,000+69% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,340 | 1,720+28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,150 | 4,300+37% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,700 | 2,500+47% |
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