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Google Tensor G4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1

WINNER
Google Tensor G4
51.4Inno Score
VS
Q
32.1Inno Score
45.1CPU23.1
43.1GPU—
56.1Benchmarks28.5
71.4Efficiency54.9
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G41 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G4 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 51.4 to 32.1, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+28) and CPU (+22). 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 G4

  • Stronger CPU score: 45 vs 23
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 56 vs 29
  • Stronger efficiency score: 71 vs 55
  • 200% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,050,000 vs 350,000
  • 153% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,950 vs 770

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1

  • 29% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 7 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
Announced20242022
Process4 nm+33%6 nm
TDP (typical)7 W5 W+29%
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A5202x2.0 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock3.1 GHz+55%2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 619
GPU clock940 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5400)Snapdragon X51 5G
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K@60fps1080p@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
AnTuTu 101,050,000+200%Top 29%350,000Top 78%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+153%Top 21%770Top 65%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700+147%Top 24%1,900Top 72%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600Top 42%—

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