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Google Tensor G4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1

WINNER
Google Tensor G4
51.4Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
37.7Inno Score
45.1CPU27.6
43.1GPU24.9
56.1Benchmarks39.8
71.4Efficiency76.2
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G41 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G4 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 51.4 to 37.7, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+18) and CPU (+18). Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 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 28
  • Stronger GPU score: 43 vs 25
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 56 vs 40
  • 225% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 2,600 vs 800
  • 105% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,950 vs 950

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1

  • Stronger efficiency score: 76 vs 71
  • 29% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 7 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Announced20242022
Process4 nm4 nm
TDP (typical)7 W5 W+29%
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A5204x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock3.1 GHz+41%2.2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Adreno 710
GPU clock940 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5400)Snapdragon X62 5G
Max download—2.9 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
AnTuTu 101,050,000+91%Top 29%550,000Top 59%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+105%Top 21%950Top 55%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700+71%Top 24%2,750Top 52%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600+225%Top 42%800Top 87%

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