Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 VS Tensor G5
We are comparing the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (Qualcomm) with the Tensor G5 (Google). Scroll down to the pros and cons of each chipset, in-depth specs, and benchmarking scores.
Last Updated: September 3, 2026
Overall Comparison
KEY DIFFERENCES OF Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 AND Tensor G5
Here’s how Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and Tensor G5 stack up against each other in their most impactful areas.
Why Tensor G5 is the best choice:
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34% higher AnTuTu V11 score (1351330 vs 1012134)
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93% higher Single-Core Geekbench score (2276 vs 1180)
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77% higher Multi-Core Geekbench score (6213 vs 3501)
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45% higher CPU frequency (3780 MHz vs 2600 MHz)
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33% higher memory frequency (4266 MHz vs 3200 MHz)
SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 AND Tensor G5
Below is the detailed specification table comparing Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and Tensor G5.
Note: Highlighted specs mean that SoC wins that spec row.
If neither side is highlighted, it is a tie or there is not enough data for both specs.
| Specification | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | Tensor G5 |
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General Information
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| Name: | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | Tensor G5 |
| Brand: | Qualcomm | |
| Class: | Mid range | High-End |
| Release Date: | May 7, 2026 | August 20, 2025 |
| Foundry: | TSMC | TSMC |
| Instruction Set: | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv9.2-A |
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CPU
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| CPU Cores: | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Architecture: | 4x 2.6 GHz Cortex-A78, 4x 2 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1x 3.78 GHz Cortex-X4, 5x 3.05 GHz Cortex-A725, 2x 2.25 GHz Cortex-A520 |
| CPU Frequency: | 2600 MHz | 3780 MHz |
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Graphics (GPU)
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| GPU Model: | Qualcomm Adreno | PowerVR GPU |
| Graphics Architecture: | Adreno | — |
| GPU Frequency: | — | 1100 MHz |
| GPU Pipelines: | — | 6 |
| Shading Units: | — | 128 |
| GPU FLOPS: | — | 1536 Gigaflops |
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Memory Subsystem
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| Memory Type: | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Max Memory Size: | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Frequency: | 3200 MHz | 4266 MHz |
| Memory Bandwidth: | 25.6 Gb/s | 68.2 Gb/s |
| Memory Bus Width: | 2x 16 Bit | 4x 16 Bit |
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Benchmark Scores
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GEEKBENCH
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| Single-Core (V6) | 1180 | 2276 |
| Multi-Core (V6) | 3501 | 6213 |
| GPU (V6) | 4253 | 3696 |
| Asset Compression | — | 284.2 MB/sec |
| HTML 5 Browser | — | 188.4 pages/sec |
| PDF Renderer | — | 219.7 Mpixels/sec |
| Image Detection | — | 147.9 images/sec |
| HDR | — | 181.5 Mpixels/sec |
| Background Blur | — | 24.2 images/sec |
| Photo Processing | — | 61.1 images/sec |
| Ray Tracing | — | 7.51 Mpixels/sec |
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ANTUTU SCORE
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| Overall (AnTuTu V11) | 1012134 | 1351330 |
| CPU | 346653 | 610905 |
| GPU | 215437 | 180044 |
| MEM | 193352 | 219947 |
| UX | 256692 | 340434 |
| Overall (AnTuTu V10) | 1017783 | 1030472 |
| CPU | — | 266714 |
| GPU | — | 359552 |
| MEM | — | 236256 |
| UX | — | 167950 |
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Connectivity & I/O
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| Modem: | Qualcomm 5G Modem-RF System | — |
| Cellular Download Speed: | Up to 2800 Mbps | Up to 10000 Mbps |
| Wi-Fi Version: | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth Version: | 6.0 | 6.0 |
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AI & Acceleration
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| Neural Processor: | Hexagon | Tensor |
Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 AND Tensor G5
The charts below visualize how Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and Tensor G5 stack up in key performance metrics.
Radar Chart Comparison
Bullet Chart Comparison
Release Timeline of Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and Tensor G5
Tensor G5 was released 8 months, 17 days earlier than Snapdragon 6 Gen 5.
Domain Score Summary
Scores are generated by Comparigon's scoring algorithm and are intended as a high-level guide. They may not map 1-to-1 with the individual spec-by-spec comparisons shown in the table.
Our Verdict
In conclusion, the Tensor G5 is clearly better overall compared to the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. Its strongest advantages are in Benchmark, CPU, Memory and Connectivity. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 is the better fit if your top priority is Graphics.
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