Apple A19 vs Tensor G5: Benchmarks and Specs

Apple's new A19 processor is powering the iPhone 17 model, and it's directly competing with Google's newly-launched Pixel 10 series, which features the Tensor G5 SoC. So in this article, we have compared the A19 and Tensor G5 to find out which silicon offers the best performance and efficiency. We have compiled their specifications side by and side and discussed their benchmark results. On that note, let's dive in.

Apple A19 vs Tensor G5: Geekbench Score

Starting with the Geekbench 6 benchmark, the 6-core Apple A19 scored a massive 3,608 points in single-core and 8,810 in multi-core. On the other hand, Google's latest Tensor G5 achieved 2,285 in single-core and 6,191 in multi-core despite packing eight CPU cores.

Apple's A19 processor delivers a whopping 58% faster performance than the Tensor G5 in single-core tasks. And when we compare multi-core performance, the A19 leads by 42% which is pretty substantial. Put simply, the Google Tensor G5 can't match or come close to the performance offered by the A19 chipset. The standard iPhone 17 has a much stronger silicon than the Pixel 10 Pro.

Apple A19 vs Tensor G5: Specs Comparison

Apple is using TSMC's improved 3nm (N3P) process node to manufacture the A19 processor, while Google opted for the last-gen 3nm (N3E) node for the Tensor G5. On the CPU front, Apple has packed six CPU cores while the Tensor G5 has eight CPU cores.

For graphics performance, the A19 packs a 5-core Apple GPU and the Tensor G5 packs the new DXT-48-1536 GPU from Imagination Technologies. Note that Apple's A19 GPU supports hardware-accelerated Ray Tracing for gaming, but the Tensor G5 lacks it.

As for 5G connectivity, the A19 comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 5G modem, and the Tensor G5 integrates the Samsung Exynos 5400 5G modem.