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Google Tensor G4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Google Tensor G4
51.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
83.3Inno Score
45.1CPU85.3
43.1GPU82.5
56.1Benchmarks87.5
71.4Efficiency74.8
1 spec wins — Google Tensor G48 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 83.3 to 51.4, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+40) and GPU (+39). 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

  • 30% lower TDP (typical): 7 W vs 10 W

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

  • Stronger CPU score: 85 vs 45
  • Stronger GPU score: 83 vs 43
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 88 vs 56
  • Stronger efficiency score: 75 vs 71
  • 247% higher AnTuTu 10: 3,646,161 vs 1,050,000

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Announced20242025
Process4 nm3 nm+25%
TDP (typical)7 W+30%10 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2—

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A5202x4.6 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon Performance
Max clock3.1 GHz4.6 GHz+48%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Adreno 840
GPU clock940 MHz1,200 MHz+28%

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X-10667
Max bandwidth—85.3 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5400)Snapdragon X85 5G
Max download—12.5 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 240Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 101,050,000Top 29%3,646,161+247%Top 1%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950Top 21%3,850+97%Top 1%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700Top 24%11,900+153%Top 1%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600Top 42%7,700+196%Top 2%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—1,084,061Top 3%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—1,342,827Top 3%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—425,901Top 3%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—793,372Top 3%

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