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Google Tensor G4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3

WINNER
Google Tensor G4
51.4Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
41.1Inno Score
45.1CPU29.7
43.1GPU26.7
56.1Benchmarks50
71.4Efficiency76.2
5 spec wins — Google Tensor G41 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G4 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 51.4 to 41.1, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+16) and CPU (+15). Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 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 30
  • Stronger GPU score: 43 vs 27
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 56 vs 50
  • 155% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 2,600 vs 1,020
  • 91% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,950 vs 1,020

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3

  • 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 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Announced20242024
Process4 nm4 nm
TDP (typical)7 W5 W+29%
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A5204x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock3.1 GHz+29%2.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Adreno 710
GPU clock940 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5-6400
Max bandwidth—51.2 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
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 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Max display—FHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu 101,050,000+28%Top 29%822,983Top 41%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+91%Top 21%1,020Top 48%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700+60%Top 24%2,930Top 44%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600+155%Top 42%1,020Top 80%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—290,799Top 78%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—130,677Top 69%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—169,615Top 58%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—231,892Top 72%

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