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Google Tensor vs Qualcomm Snapdragon C

WINNER
Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon C
33.6Inno Score
34.9CPU30.7
35.5GPU—
45.2Benchmarks—
58.3Efficiency39.4
3 spec wins — Google Tensor1 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon C

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor wins this mobile chipset face-off, 41.2 to 33.6, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+19) and CPU (+4). Qualcomm Snapdragon C 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 efficiency score: 58 vs 39
  • 37% lower process: 5 nm vs 8 nm
  • 17% higher Max clock: 2.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon C

  • 12% lower TDP (typical): 7 W vs 8 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon C
Announced20212019
Process5 nm+37%8 nm
TDP (typical)8 W7 W+12%
ArchitectureArmv8.2ARMv8-A

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon C
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A552x 2.4 GHz Kryo 468 Gold + 6x 1.8 GHz Kryo 468 Silver
Max clock2.8 GHz+17%2.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon C
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Adreno 618
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon C
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon C
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4x

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon C
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Snapdragon X15 LTE
Max download—0.8 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon C
Max display—2560x1440
Video capture4K@60fps4K at 30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon C
AnTuTu 10680,000Top 49%—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340Top 34%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150Top 42%—
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700Top 60%—

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