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Google Tensor vs Samsung Exynos 1280

WINNER
Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
S
39.6Inno Score
34.9CPU28.1
35.5GPU—
45.2Benchmarks37.2
58.3Efficiency65.6
4 spec wins — Google Tensor2 spec wins — Samsung Exynos 1280

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor wins this mobile chipset face-off, 41.2 to 39.6, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+8) and CPU (+7). Samsung Exynos 1280 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 28
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 45 vs 37
  • 37% higher AnTuTu 10: 680,000 vs 495,000
  • 34% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 1,000
  • 34% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,150 vs 2,350

Reasons to pick the Samsung Exynos 1280

  • Stronger efficiency score: 66 vs 58
  • 37% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 8 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle TensorSamsung Exynos 1280
Announced20212022
Process5 nm5 nm
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle TensorSamsung Exynos 1280
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A552x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.8 GHz+17%2.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle TensorSamsung Exynos 1280
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Arm Mali-G68 MP4
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle TensorSamsung Exynos 1280
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle TensorSamsung Exynos 1280
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle TensorSamsung Exynos 1280
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Integrated 5G (sub-6)
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle TensorSamsung Exynos 1280
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecGoogle TensorSamsung Exynos 1280
AnTuTu 10680,000+37%Top 49%495,000Top 61%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+34%Top 34%1,000Top 52%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150+34%Top 42%2,350Top 56%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700Top 60%—

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