Google Tensor G5 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
Performance score
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy is 83% faster than Google Tensor G5 by our estimate.
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database. A phone without a fan drops its clocks under long load, so in long tasks (hours of gaming, video) it will be slower than the number shows.
Overview
| Google Tensor G5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 26.39 | 48.24 |
| Ranking position | 16 | 1 |
| Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Manufacturer | Qualcomm | |
| Architecture | Armv9.2-A | Qualcomm Oryon |
| Release date | Q3 2025 | Q1 2026 |
Specifications
| Google Tensor G5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Core layout | 1× Cortex-X4 3.78 GHz + 5× Cortex-A725 3.05 GHz + 2× Cortex-A520 2.25 GHz | 2× Oryon Gen 3 4.74 GHz + 6× Oryon Gen 3 3.63 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.78 GHz | 4.74 GHz |
| Process node | TSMC N3E | TSMC N3P |
| Graphics | Imagination PowerVR DXT-48-1536 | Adreno 840 |
Memory
| Google Tensor G5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Pros and cons
Google Tensor G5
- no notable advantages
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
- 83% higher overall score
- 51% faster single core
- newer: released in 2026
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Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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