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Google Tensor G4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 680

WINNER
Google Tensor G4
51.4Inno Score
VS
Q
30.2Inno Score
45.1CPU22.1
43.1GPU—
56.1Benchmarks23.7
71.4Efficiency54.9
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G41 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 680

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G4 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 51.4 to 30.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+32) and CPU (+23). Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 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 22
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 56 vs 24
  • Stronger efficiency score: 71 vs 55
  • 364% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,950 vs 420
  • 262% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,050,000 vs 290,000

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680

  • 29% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 7 W

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
Announced20242021
Process4 nm+33%6 nm
TDP (typical)7 W5 W+29%
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A5204x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53
Max clock3.1 GHz+29%2.4 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 610
GPU clock940 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 686

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5400)Snapdragon X11 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
Max display—FHD+ @ 90Hz
Video capture4K@60fps1080p@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
AnTuTu 101,050,000+262%Top 29%290,000Top 82%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+364%Top 21%420Top 84%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700+236%Top 24%1,400Top 85%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600Top 42%—

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