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Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1

WINNER
Google Tensor G2
42.8Inno Score
VS
Q
32.1Inno Score
36.6CPU23.1
36.2GPU—
48.6Benchmarks28.5
58.3Efficiency54.9
5 spec wins — Google Tensor G21 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G2 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 42.8 to 32.1, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+20) and CPU (+14). Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Tensor G2

  • Stronger CPU score: 37 vs 23
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 49 vs 29
  • Stronger efficiency score: 58 vs 55
  • 123% higher AnTuTu 10: 780,000 vs 350,000
  • 86% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,430 vs 770

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1

  • 37% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 8 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
Announced20222022
Process5 nm+17%6 nm
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A552x2.0 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.85 GHz+43%2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 619
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X51 5G
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K@60fps1080p@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
AnTuTu 10780,000+123%Top 44%350,000Top 78%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430+86%Top 30%770Top 65%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450+82%Top 35%1,900Top 72%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800Top 57%—

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