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Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
45.7Inno Score
34.9CPU37.2
35.5GPU34.3
45.2Benchmarks55.9
—AI64
58.3Efficiency55.9
4 spec wins — Google Tensor4 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 45.7 to 41.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+11) and CPU (+2). Google Tensor 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

  • 11% lower TDP (typical): 8 W vs 9 W
  • 10% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,700 vs 1,550

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

  • Stronger benchmarks score: 56 vs 45
  • 53% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,040,324 vs 680,000
  • 16% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,650 vs 3,150

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 888
Announced20212020
Process5 nm5 nm
TDP (typical)8 W+11%9 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 888
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 + 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.8 GHz2.84 GHz+1%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 888
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Adreno 660
GPU clock848 MHz+1%840 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 888
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon 780
AI performance—26 TOPS

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 888
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5-6400
Max bandwidth—51.2 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 888
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Snapdragon X60 5G
Max download—7.5 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 888
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 10680,000Top 49%1,040,324+53%Top 31%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340Top 34%1,450+8%Top 28%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150Top 42%3,650+16%Top 34%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700+10%Top 60%1,550Top 63%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—379,461Top 52%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—169,822Top 60%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—200,968Top 49%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—290,073Top 52%

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