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Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 820

WINNER
Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
Q
22.6Inno Score
34.9CPU20.8
35.5GPU—
45.2Benchmarks20
58.3Efficiency29.7
8 spec wins — Google Tensor0 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 820

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor wins this mobile chipset face-off, 41.2 to 22.6, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+29) and benchmarks (+25). Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 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

  • Stronger CPU score: 35 vs 21
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 45 vs 20
  • Stronger efficiency score: 58 vs 30
  • 294% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 340
  • 258% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,150 vs 880

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 820
Announced20212016
Process5 nm+64%14 nm
TDP (typical)8 W+27%11 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 820
Cores8+100%4
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A552x2.15 GHz Kryo + 2x1.6 GHz Kryo
Max clock2.8 GHz+30%2.15 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 820
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Qualcomm Adreno 530
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 820
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 680

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 820
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4-1866
Max bandwidth—29.9 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 820
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Snapdragon X12 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—4.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 820
Max display—4K @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 820
AnTuTu 10680,000+196%Top 49%230,000Top 91%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+294%Top 34%340Top 90%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150+258%Top 42%880Top 95%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700Top 60%—

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