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Google Tensor G4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 450

WINNER
Google Tensor G4
51.4Inno Score
VS
Q
26.2Inno Score
45.1CPU20
43.1GPU—
56.1Benchmarks20
71.4Efficiency46.7
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G41 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 450

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G4 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 51.4 to 26.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+36) and CPU (+25). Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 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 20
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 56 vs 20
  • Stronger efficiency score: 71 vs 47
  • 1293% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,950 vs 140
  • 708% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,050,000 vs 130,000

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450

  • 43% lower TDP (typical): 4 W vs 7 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
Announced20242017
Process4 nm+71%14 nm
TDP (typical)7 W4 W+43%
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A5208x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Max clock3.1 GHz+72%1.8 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 506
GPU clock940 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 546

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR3-933
Max bandwidth—7.5 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5400)Snapdragon X9 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—4.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
Max display—FHD @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps1080p@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
AnTuTu 101,050,000+708%Top 29%130,000Top 97%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+1293%Top 21%140Top 99%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700+658%Top 24%620Top 97%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600Top 42%—

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