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Google Tensor G4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 678

WINNER
G
51.4Inno Score
VS
Q
21.3Inno Score
45.1CPU23.1
43.1GPU20
56.1Benchmarks—
71.4Efficiencyspec-based20
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G40 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 678

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G4 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 51.4 to 21.3, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+23) and CPU (+22). Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 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 23
  • Stronger GPU score: 43 vs 20
  • 1731% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 2,600 vs 142
  • 187% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,700 vs 1,640
  • 172% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,950 vs 716

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 678

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
Announced20242020
Process4 nm+64%11 nm
TDP (typical)7 W—
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A5202x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Cortex-A76) + 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Cortex-A55)
Max clock3.1 GHz+41%2.2 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 612
GPU clock940 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 685

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4/LPDDR4X-1866
Max bandwidth—14.9 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5400)Qualcomm Snapdragon X12 LTE
Max download—0.6 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
Max display—FHD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
AnTuTu1,050,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+172%Top 20%716Bottom 26%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700+187%Top 25%1,640Bottom 20%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600+1731%Top 38%142Bottom 6%

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