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Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4

Google Tensor G2
42.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Q
43.5Inno Score
36.6CPU29.2
36.2GPU—
48.6Benchmarks40.3
58.3Efficiency76.2
4 spec wins — Google Tensor G23 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Google Tensor G2 scores 42.8 against 43.5 for Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 edges ahead in efficiency, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Tensor G2

  • Stronger CPU score: 37 vs 29
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 49 vs 40
  • 39% higher AnTuTu 10: 780,000 vs 560,000
  • 39% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,430 vs 1,030
  • 24% higher Max clock: 2.85 GHz vs 2.3 GHz

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4

  • Stronger efficiency score: 76 vs 58
  • 37% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 8 W
  • 20% lower process: 4 nm vs 5 nm

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
Announced20222025
Process5 nm4 nm+20%
TDP (typical)8 W5 W+37%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv9

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 + 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A551x2.3 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520
Max clock2.85 GHz+24%2.3 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
GPUArm Mali-G710 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 810
GPU clock848 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5
Max bandwidth—25.6 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5300)Snapdragon X61 5G
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.4

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
Max display—FHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G2 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
SpecGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
AnTuTu 10780,000+39%Top 44%560,000Top 57%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430+39%Top 30%1,030Top 45%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,450+19%Top 35%2,900Top 46%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,800Top 57%—

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