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Google Tensor G4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5

WINNER
G
51.4Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
38.6Inno Score
45.1CPU32.3
43.1GPU28.5
56.1Benchmarks—
71.4Efficiencyspec-based68
4 spec wins — Google Tensor G41 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G4 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 51.4 to 38.6, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+15) and CPU (+13). Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 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 32
  • Stronger GPU score: 43 vs 29
  • 110% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 2,600 vs 1,241
  • 78% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,950 vs 1,097
  • 41% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,700 vs 3,344

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
Announced20242026
Process4 nm4 nm
TDP (typical)7 W—
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A5204x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock3.1 GHz+19%2.6 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Adreno 812
GPU clock940 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X/LPDDR5

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5400)Qualcomm 5G Modem-RF System
Max download—2.8 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
Max display—FHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
AnTuTu1,050,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+78%Top 22%1,097Top 47%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700+41%Top 27%3,344Top 42%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600+110%Top 43%1,241Bottom 33%

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