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Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

WINNER
Google Tensor
34.7Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
29.9Inno Score
28.4CPU27.6
31GPU24.6
31.2Benchmarks34.8
58.3Efficiency37
5 spec wins — Google Tensor2 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor wins this mobile chipset face-off, 34.7 to 29.9, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+21) and GPU (+6). Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Tensor

  • Stronger GPU score: 31 vs 25
  • Stronger efficiency score: 58 vs 37
  • 36% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,700 vs 1,250
  • 29% lower process: 5 nm vs 7 nm
  • 28% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 1,050

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

  • Stronger benchmarks score: 35 vs 31
  • 14% higher Max clock: 3.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz
  • 10% higher AnTuTu 10: 750,000 vs 680,000

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 870
Announced20212021
Process5 nm+29%7 nm
TDP (typical)8 W8 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 870
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 Prime + 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 Gold + 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585 Silver
Max clock2.8 GHz3.2 GHz+14%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 870
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Adreno 650
GPU clock848 MHz+27%670 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 870
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon 698

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 870
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5-5500
Max bandwidth—44 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 870
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Snapdragon X55 5G (external)
Max download—7.5 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 870
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 10680,000750,000+10%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+28%1,050
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150+5%3,000
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700+36%1,250

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