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Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 845

WINNER
Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
Q
30.4Inno Score
34.9CPU26.6
35.5GPU—
45.2Benchmarks34.8
58.3Efficiency32.1
6 spec wins — Google Tensor0 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 845

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor wins this mobile chipset face-off, 41.2 to 30.4, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+26) and benchmarks (+10). Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 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 27
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 45 vs 35
  • Stronger efficiency score: 58 vs 32
  • 127% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 590
  • 51% higher AnTuTu 10: 680,000 vs 450,000

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 845
Announced20212018
Process5 nm+50%10 nm
TDP (typical)8 W+20%10 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 845
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A554x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Cortex-A75) + 4x1.77 GHz Kryo 385 Silver
Max clock2.8 GHz2.8 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 845
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Qualcomm Adreno 630
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 845
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 685

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 845
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X-1866
Max bandwidth—29.9 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 845
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Snapdragon X20 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 845
Max display—4K @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 845
AnTuTu 10680,000+51%Top 49%450,000Top 67%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+127%Top 34%590Top 77%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150+43%Top 42%2,200Top 60%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700Top 60%—

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