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Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

Google Tensor
34.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
48.5Inno Score
28.4CPU40.3
31GPU41.1
31.2Benchmarks54.8
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, 48.5 to 34.7, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+24) and CPU (+12). Google Tensor still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

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: 40 vs 28
  • Stronger GPU score: 41 vs 31
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 55 vs 31
  • 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 10680,0001,300,000+91%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,3401,800+34%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,1504,600+46%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,7002,800+65%

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