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Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 835

WINNER
Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
Q
26.7Inno Score
34.9CPU22.6
35.5GPU—
45.2Benchmarks27
58.3Efficiency34.5
7 spec wins — Google Tensor0 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 835

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor wins this mobile chipset face-off, 41.2 to 26.7, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+24) and benchmarks (+18). Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 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 23
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 45 vs 27
  • Stronger efficiency score: 58 vs 35
  • 219% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 420
  • 106% higher AnTuTu 10: 680,000 vs 330,000

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 835
Announced20212017
Process5 nm+50%10 nm
TDP (typical)8 W+11%9 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 835
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A554x2.45 GHz Kryo 280 (Cortex-A73) + 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 280
Max clock2.8 GHz+14%2.45 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 835
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Qualcomm Adreno 540
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 835
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 682

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 835
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X-1866
Max bandwidth—29.9 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 835
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Snapdragon X16 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 835
Max display—4K @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 835
AnTuTu 10680,000+106%Top 49%330,000Top 80%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+219%Top 34%420Top 84%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150+97%Top 42%1,600Top 80%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700Top 60%—

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