Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
34.9CPU33.5
35.5GPU28.6
45.2Benchmarks51.1
—AI49.3
58.3Efficiency32.1
6 spec wins — Google Tensor3 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
InnoReviews verdict
Google Tensor wins this mobile chipset face-off, 41.2 to 37.2, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+26) and GPU (+7). Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 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 GPU score: 36 vs 29
- Stronger efficiency score: 58 vs 32
- 44% higher GPU clock: 848 MHz vs 587 MHz
- 36% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,700 vs 1,250
- 29% lower process: 5 nm vs 7 nm
Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
- Stronger benchmarks score: 51 vs 45
- 27% higher AnTuTu 10: 861,546 vs 680,000
General
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2020 |
| Process | 5 nm+29% | 7 nm |
| TDP (typical) | 8 W+20% | 10 W |
| Architecture | Armv8.2 | Armv8.2 |
CPU
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 + 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Max clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.84 GHz+1% |
GPU
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G78 MP20 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| GPU clock | 848 MHz+44% | 587 MHz |
AI
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | Google Edge TPU | Qualcomm Hexagon 698 |
| AI performance | — | 15 TOPS |
Memory
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5-2750 |
| Max bandwidth | — | 44 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | External (Samsung Exynos 5123) | Snapdragon X55 5G (external) |
| Max download | — | 7.5 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.1 |
Media
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | — | 4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz |
| Video capture | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 680,000Top 49% | 861,546+27%Top 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,340+22%Top 34% | 1,100Top 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,150Top 42% | 3,300+5%Top 38% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,700+36%Top 60% | 1,250Top 69% |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 306,337Top 72% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 162,790Top 63% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 152,804Top 80% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 239,615Top 69% |
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