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Google Tensor G4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

WINNER
Google Tensor G4
51.4Inno Score
VS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
48.9Inno Score
45.1CPU41.7
43.1GPU40.6
56.1Benchmarks58.4
71.4Efficiency64.1
7 spec wins — Google Tensor G41 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G4 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 51.4 to 48.9, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+7) and CPU (+3). Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 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 42
  • Stronger efficiency score: 71 vs 64
  • 30% lower TDP (typical): 7 W vs 10 W
  • 15% higher GPU clock: 940 MHz vs 818 MHz
  • 13% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,950 vs 1,720

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

  • 10% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,150,000 vs 1,050,000

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Announced20242021
Process4 nm4 nm
TDP (typical)7 W+30%10 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv9

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A5201x3.0 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510
Max clock3.1 GHz+3%3 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Adreno 730
GPU clock940 MHz+15%818 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5-6400
Max bandwidth—51.2 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5400)Snapdragon X65 5G
Max download—10 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.2

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 101,050,000Top 29%1,150,000+10%Top 26%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+13%Top 21%1,720Top 26%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700+9%Top 24%4,300Top 28%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600+4%Top 42%2,500Top 45%

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