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Google Tensor G4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Google Tensor G4
47.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89.3Inno Score
41.4CPU93.7
40GPU87.4
47Benchmarks95.7
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, 89.3 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+52) and benchmarks (+49). Google Tensor G4 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

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: 94 vs 41
  • Stronger GPU score: 87 vs 40
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 96 vs 47
  • Stronger efficiency score: 75 vs 71
  • 281% higher AnTuTu 10: 4,000,000 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 101,050,0004,000,000+281%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,9503,850+97%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,70011,900+153%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,6007,700+196%

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