Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
28.4CPU31.4
31GPU29.6
31.2Benchmarks41.4
0AI64
58.3Efficiency55.9
4 spec wins — Google Tensor4 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
InnoReviews verdict
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 39.9 to 34.7, pulling ahead mainly in AI (+64) and benchmarks (+10). Google Tensor still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
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 CPU score: 31 vs 28
- Stronger benchmarks score: 41 vs 31
- 32% higher AnTuTu 10: 900,000 vs 680,000
- 16% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,650 vs 3,150
General
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2020 |
| Process | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| TDP (typical) | 8 W+11% | 9 W |
| Architecture | Armv8.2 | Armv8.2 |
CPU
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 + 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Max clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.84 GHz+1% |
GPU
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G78 MP20 | Adreno 660 |
| GPU clock | 848 MHz+1% | 840 MHz |
AI
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | Google Edge TPU | Hexagon 780 |
| AI performance | — | 26 TOPS |
Memory
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5-6400 |
| Max bandwidth | — | 51.2 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | External (Samsung Exynos 5123) | Snapdragon X60 5G |
| Max download | — | 7.5 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
Media
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | — | 4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz |
| Video capture | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 680,000 | 900,000+32% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,340 | 1,450+8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,150 | 3,650+16% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,700+10% | 1,550 |
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