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Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
52.1Inno Score
34.9CPU44.1
35.5GPU43.9
45.2Benchmarks61.5
58.3Efficiency69
0 spec wins — Google Tensor8 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 52.1 to 41.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+16) and efficiency (+11). 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+ Gen 1

  • Stronger CPU score: 44 vs 35
  • Stronger GPU score: 44 vs 36
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 62 vs 45
  • Stronger efficiency score: 69 vs 58
  • 91% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,300,000 vs 680,000

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Announced20212022
Process5 nm4 nm+20%
TDP (typical)8 W8 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv9

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510
Max clock2.8 GHz3.2 GHz+14%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Adreno 730
GPU clock848 MHz900 MHz+6%

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5-6400
Max bandwidth—51.2 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Snapdragon X65 5G
Max download—10 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.3

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 10680,000Top 49%1,300,000+91%Top 23%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340Top 34%1,800+34%Top 24%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150Top 42%4,600+46%Top 25%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700Top 60%2,800+65%Top 39%

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