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Google Tensor G4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5

WINNER
G
51.4Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
34Inno Score
45.1CPU27.7
43.1GPU21.1
56.1Benchmarks—
71.4Efficiencyspec-based68
4 spec wins — Google Tensor G41 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G4 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 51.4 to 34, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+22) and CPU (+17). Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 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 28
  • Stronger GPU score: 43 vs 21
  • 683% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 2,600 vs 332
  • 109% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,700 vs 2,250
  • 100% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,950 vs 976

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
Announced20242026
Process4 nm4 nm
TDP (typical)7 W—
ArchitectureArmv9.2—

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A5202x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock3.1 GHz+29%2.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Adreno 629
GPU clock940 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-2133

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5400)Qualcomm 5G Modem-RF System (Sub-6 GHz)
Max download—2.8 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
Max display—FHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps1080p@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
AnTuTu1,050,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+100%Top 22%976Bottom 44%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700+109%Top 27%2,250Bottom 38%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600+683%Top 43%332Bottom 3%

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