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Google Tensor vs Samsung Exynos 1680

Google Tensor
41.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Exynos 1680
50.2Inno Score
34.9CPU38.7
35.5GPU40.8
45.2Benchmarks62.7
—AIspec-based56.5
58.3Efficiencyspec-based68
0 spec wins — Google Tensor8 spec wins — Samsung Exynos 1680

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Exynos 1680 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 50.2 to 41.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+18) and GPU (+5). 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

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Samsung Exynos 1680

  • Stronger CPU score: 39 vs 35
  • Stronger GPU score: 41 vs 36
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 63 vs 45
  • 101% higher AnTuTu: 1,363,464 vs 680,000
  • 42% higher GPU clock: 1,200 MHz vs 848 MHz

General

General comparison: Google Tensor versus Samsung Exynos 1680
SpecGoogle TensorSamsung Exynos 1680
Announced20212026
Process5 nm4 nm+20%
TDP (typical)8 W—
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv9.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Samsung Exynos 1680
SpecGoogle TensorSamsung Exynos 1680
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.8 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3x1.95 GHz Cortex-A520
Max clock2.8 GHz2.9 GHz+4%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor versus Samsung Exynos 1680
SpecGoogle TensorSamsung Exynos 1680
GPUArm Mali-G78 MP20Samsung Xclipse 550
GPU clock848 MHz1,200 MHz+42%

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor versus Samsung Exynos 1680
SpecGoogle TensorSamsung Exynos 1680
NPUGoogle Edge TPUSamsung NPU
AI performance—20 TOPS

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor versus Samsung Exynos 1680
SpecGoogle TensorSamsung Exynos 1680
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor versus Samsung Exynos 1680
SpecGoogle TensorSamsung Exynos 1680
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5123)Integrated Exynos 5G modem
Max download—5.1 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—6.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor versus Samsung Exynos 1680
SpecGoogle TensorSamsung Exynos 1680
Max display—FHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor versus Samsung Exynos 1680
SpecGoogle TensorSamsung Exynos 1680
AnTuTu680,0001,363,464+101%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340Top 38%1,376+3%Top 36%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,150Top 47%4,411+40%Top 31%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,700Bottom 40%1,742+2%Bottom 42%

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