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Google Tensor G4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 685

WINNER
Google Tensor G4
51.4Inno Score
VS
Q
34.9Inno Score
45.1CPU24.3
43.1GPU—
56.1Benchmarks36
71.4Efficiency54.9
6 spec wins — Google Tensor G41 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 685

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G4 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 51.4 to 34.9, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+21) and benchmarks (+20). Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 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 24
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 56 vs 36
  • Stronger efficiency score: 71 vs 55
  • 315% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,950 vs 470
  • 213% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,700 vs 1,500

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685

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

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
Announced20242023
Process4 nm+33%6 nm
TDP (typical)7 W5 W+29%
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A5204x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53
Max clock3.1 GHz+11%2.8 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 610
GPU clock940 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon 686

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth—17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5400)Snapdragon X11 LTE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.1

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
Max display—FHD+ @ 90Hz
Video capture4K@60fps1080p@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu 101,050,000+123%Top 29%471,425Top 63%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+315%Top 21%470Top 82%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700+213%Top 24%1,500Top 83%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600Top 42%—
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—185,372Top 100%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—29,548Top 100%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—128,755Top 98%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—127,750Top 100%

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