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Google Tensor G4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite

Google Tensor G4
51.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75.2Inno Score
45.1CPU74.1
43.1GPU70.6
56.1Benchmarks81.3
71.4Efficiency77.2
1 spec wins — Google Tensor G47 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite wins this mobile chipset face-off, 75.2 to 51.4, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+29) and GPU (+27). Google Tensor G4 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

  • 22% lower TDP (typical): 7 W vs 9 W

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite

  • Stronger CPU score: 74 vs 45
  • Stronger GPU score: 71 vs 43
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 81 vs 56
  • Stronger efficiency score: 77 vs 71
  • 171% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,849,183 vs 1,050,000

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Announced20242024
Process4 nm3 nm+25%
TDP (typical)7 W+22%9 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv8.7

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A5202x4.32 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon Performance
Max clock3.1 GHz4.32 GHz+39%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Adreno 830
GPU clock940 MHz1,100 MHz+17%

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X-10667
Max bandwidth—85.3 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5400)Snapdragon X80 5G
Max download—10 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 240Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 101,050,000Top 29%2,849,183+171%Top 3%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950Top 21%3,200+64%Top 7%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700Top 24%10,000+113%Top 3%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600Top 42%6,200+138%Top 6%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—796,858Top 15%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—1,072,373Top 9%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—367,884Top 12%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—612,068Top 15%

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