Tensor G6 VS Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
We are comparing the Tensor G6 (Google) with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (Qualcomm). Scroll down to the pros and cons of each chipset, in-depth specs, and benchmarking scores.
Last Updated: August 22, 2026
Overall Comparison
KEY DIFFERENCES OF Tensor G6 AND Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Here’s how Tensor G6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 stack up against each other in their most impactful areas.
Reasons to consider the Tensor G6
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2.0× more GPU pipelines (6 vs 3)
Reasons to consider the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
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114% higher AnTuTu V11 score (4144922 vs 1933536)
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43% higher Single-Core Geekbench score (3834 vs 2677)
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69% higher Multi-Core Geekbench score (12396 vs 7321)
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12% higher CPU frequency (4610 MHz vs 4110 MHz)
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4% faster download speed (12500 Mbps vs 12000 Mbps)
SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF Tensor G6 AND Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Below is the detailed specification table comparing Tensor G6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
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 | Tensor G6 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
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General Information
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| Name: | Tensor G6 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Brand: | Qualcomm | |
| Class: | Flagship | High-End |
| Release Date: | August 12, 2026 | September 25, 2025 |
| Foundry: | TSMC | TSMC |
| Instruction Set: | ARMv9.3-A | ARMv9.2-A |
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CPU
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| CPU Cores: | 7 | 8 |
| CPU Architecture: | 1x 4.11 GHz C1-Ultra, 4x 3.38 GHz C1-Pro, 2x 2.65 GHz C1-Pro | 2x 4.61 GHz, 6x 3.63 GHz |
| CPU Frequency: | 4110 MHz | 4610 MHz |
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Graphics (GPU)
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| GPU Model: | PowerVR CXTP-48-1536 | Adreno 840 |
| Graphics Architecture: | PowerVR C-Series | Adreno 800 |
| GPU Frequency: | 1286 MHz | 1200 MHz |
| GPU Pipelines: | 6 | 3 |
| Shading Units: | 128 | 512 |
| GPU FLOPS: | 1975.2 Gigaflops | 3686.4 Gigaflops |
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Memory Subsystem
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| Memory Type: | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Max Memory Size: | 16 GB | 24 GB |
| Memory Frequency: | — | 5300 MHz |
| Memory Bandwidth: | — | 84.8 Gb/s |
| Memory Bus Width: | 4x 16 Bit | 4x 16 Bit |
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Benchmark Scores
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GEEKBENCH
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| Single-Core (V6) | 2677 | 3834 |
| Multi-Core (V6) | 7321 | 12396 |
| GPU (V6) | 6216 | 28259 |
| Asset Compression | 323.9 MB/sec | 465.3 MB/sec |
| HTML 5 Browser | 226.9 pages/sec | 273.7 pages/sec |
| PDF Renderer | 278.6 Mpixels/sec | 339.2 Mpixels/sec |
| Image Detection | 166.7 images/sec | 372.8 images/sec |
| HDR | 226.3 Mpixels/sec | 388.6 Mpixels/sec |
| Background Blur | 28.7 images/sec | 49.1 images/sec |
| Photo Processing | 73.3 images/sec | 116.2 images/sec |
| Ray Tracing | 8.44 Mpixels/sec | 14.7 Mpixels/sec |
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ANTUTU SCORE
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| Overall (AnTuTu V11) | 1933536 | 4144922 |
| CPU | 876037 | 1252566 |
| GPU | 288736 | 1615564 |
| MEM | 304202 | 474204 |
| UX | 464561 | 802588 |
| Overall (AnTuTu V10) | 1856183 | 4004107 |
| CPU | 840990 | 1177510 |
| GPU | 277185 | 1402206 |
| MEM | 292032 | 501463 |
| UX | 445976 | 922928 |
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3DMARK
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| Score | 3380 | — |
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Connectivity & I/O
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| Modem: | MediaTek M90 | — |
| Cellular Download Speed: | Up to 12000 Mbps | Up to 12500 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: | Fifth-gen Tensor Processing Unit | Hexagon |
Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF Tensor G6 AND Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
The charts below visualize how Tensor G6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 stack up in key performance metrics.
Radar Chart Comparison
Bullet Chart Comparison
Release Timeline of Tensor G6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 was released 10 months, 18 days earlier than Tensor G6.
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 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is clearly better overall compared to the Tensor G6. Its strongest advantages are in Benchmark, CPU, Graphics and Memory. They are still fairly close in Connectivity.
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