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Google Tensor G4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6

G
51.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Q
96.4Inno Score
45.1CPU93.3
43.1GPU97.9
56.1Benchmarks—
71.4Efficiencyspec-based100
0 spec wins — Google Tensor G46 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 96.4 to 51.4, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+55) and CPU (+48). 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

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

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6

  • Stronger CPU score: 93 vs 45
  • Stronger GPU score: 98 vs 43
  • 275% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 9,739 vs 2,600
  • 172% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,801 vs 4,700
  • 121% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,312 vs 1,950

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Announced20242026
Process4 nm2 nm+50%
TDP (typical)7 W—
ArchitectureArmv9.2—

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A5202x5.0 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x4.0 GHz Oryon Performance
Max clock3.1 GHz5 GHz+61%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Qualcomm Adreno
GPU clock940 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X/LPDDR6

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5400)Qualcomm X105 5G Modem-RF System
Max download—14.8 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 8
Bluetooth—6.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Max display—8K @ 30Hz / QHD+ @ 240Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu1,050,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950Top 24%4,312+121%Top 2%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700Top 28%12,801+172%Top 2%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600Top 45%9,739+275%Top 2%

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