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Google Tensor G4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Google Tensor G4
51.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
55.6Inno Score
45.1CPU48.3
43.1GPU47.1
56.1Benchmarks69
71.4Efficiency66.5
3 spec wins — Google Tensor G45 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 55.6 to 51.4, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+13) and GPU (+4). 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

  • Stronger efficiency score: 71 vs 67
  • 38% higher GPU clock: 940 MHz vs 680 MHz
  • 22% lower TDP (typical): 7 W vs 9 W

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

  • Stronger CPU score: 48 vs 45
  • Stronger GPU score: 47 vs 43
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 69 vs 56
  • 67% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,751,352 vs 1,050,000
  • 42% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 3,700 vs 2,600

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Announced20242022
Process4 nm4 nm
TDP (typical)7 W+22%9 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv9

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A5201x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 + 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510
Max clock3.1 GHz3.2 GHz+3%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Adreno 740
GPU clock940 MHz+38%680 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X-8400
Max bandwidth—67.2 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5400)Snapdragon X70 5G
Max download—10 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—5.3

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 101,050,000Top 29%1,751,352+67%Top 13%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950Top 21%2,050+5%Top 18%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700Top 24%5,500+17%Top 20%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600Top 42%3,700+42%Top 24%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—562,123Top 29%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—425,391Top 38%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—310,153Top 35%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—453,685Top 26%

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