Tensor G6 VS Tensor G5
We are comparing the Tensor G6 (Google) with the Tensor G5 (Google). 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 Tensor G5
Here’s how Tensor G6 and Tensor G5 stack up against each other in their most impactful areas.
Why Tensor G6 is the best choice:
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43% higher AnTuTu V11 score (1933536 vs 1351330)
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18% higher Single-Core Geekbench score (2677 vs 2276)
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18% higher Multi-Core Geekbench score (7321 vs 6213)
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9% higher CPU frequency (4110 MHz vs 3780 MHz)
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20% faster download speed (12000 Mbps vs 10000 Mbps)
SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF Tensor G6 AND Tensor G5
Below is the detailed specification table comparing Tensor G6 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 | Tensor G6 | Tensor G5 |
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General Information
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| Name: | Tensor G6 | Tensor G5 |
| Brand: | ||
| Class: | Flagship | High-End |
| Release Date: | August 12, 2026 | August 20, 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 | 1x 3.78 GHz Cortex-X4, 5x 3.05 GHz Cortex-A725, 2x 2.25 GHz Cortex-A520 |
| CPU Frequency: | 4110 MHz | 3780 MHz |
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Graphics (GPU)
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| GPU Model: | PowerVR CXTP-48-1536 | PowerVR GPU |
| Graphics Architecture: | PowerVR C-Series | — |
| GPU Frequency: | 1286 MHz | 1100 MHz |
| GPU Pipelines: | 6 | 6 |
| Shading Units: | 128 | 128 |
| GPU FLOPS: | 1975.2 Gigaflops | 1536 Gigaflops |
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Memory Subsystem
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| Memory Type: | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Max Memory Size: | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Frequency: | — | 4266 MHz |
| Memory Bandwidth: | — | 68.2 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 | 2276 |
| Multi-Core (V6) | 7321 | 6213 |
| GPU (V6) | 6216 | 3696 |
| Asset Compression | 323.9 MB/sec | 284.2 MB/sec |
| HTML 5 Browser | 226.9 pages/sec | 188.4 pages/sec |
| PDF Renderer | 278.6 Mpixels/sec | 219.7 Mpixels/sec |
| Image Detection | 166.7 images/sec | 147.9 images/sec |
| HDR | 226.3 Mpixels/sec | 181.5 Mpixels/sec |
| Background Blur | 28.7 images/sec | 24.2 images/sec |
| Photo Processing | 73.3 images/sec | 61.1 images/sec |
| Ray Tracing | 8.44 Mpixels/sec | 7.51 Mpixels/sec |
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ANTUTU SCORE
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| Overall (AnTuTu V11) | 1933536 | 1351330 |
| CPU | 876037 | 610905 |
| GPU | 288736 | 180044 |
| MEM | 304202 | 219947 |
| UX | 464561 | 340434 |
| Overall (AnTuTu V10) | 1856183 | 1030472 |
| CPU | 840990 | 266714 |
| GPU | 277185 | 359552 |
| MEM | 292032 | 236256 |
| UX | 445976 | 167950 |
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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 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: | Fifth-gen Tensor Processing Unit | Tensor |
Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF Tensor G6 AND Tensor G5
The charts below visualize how Tensor G6 and Tensor G5 stack up in key performance metrics.
Radar Chart Comparison
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Release Timeline of Tensor G6 and Tensor G5
Tensor G5 was released 11 months, 23 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 Tensor G6 is slightly better overall compared to the Tensor G5. Its strongest advantages are in Benchmark, CPU, Graphics and Connectivity. They are still fairly close in Memory.
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