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Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 860

WINNER
Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
Q
34.3Inno Score
34.9CPU31.4
35.5GPU27.3
45.2Benchmarks49.1
58.3Efficiency32.1
6 spec wins — Google Tensor2 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 860

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor wins this mobile chipset face-off, 41.2 to 34.3, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+26) and GPU (+8). Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 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 31
  • Stronger GPU score: 36 vs 27
  • Stronger efficiency score: 58 vs 32
  • 105% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,700 vs 830
  • 54% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 870

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860

  • Stronger benchmarks score: 49 vs 45
  • 17% higher AnTuTu 10: 795,334 vs 680,000

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 860
Announced20212021
Process5 nm+29%7 nm
TDP (typical)8 W+20%10 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 860
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x2.96 GHz Cortex-A76 + 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.8 GHz2.96 GHz+6%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 860
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Qualcomm Adreno 640
GPU clock848 MHz+21%700 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 860
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 690

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 860
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—34.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 860
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Snapdragon X15 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 860
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / FHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 860
AnTuTu 10680,000Top 49%795,334+17%Top 42%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+54%Top 34%870Top 62%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150+9%Top 42%2,900Top 46%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700+105%Top 60%830Top 83%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—294,736Top 75%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—118,830Top 78%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—160,316Top 69%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—221,452Top 80%

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