Skip to content
InnoReviews

Google Tensor G4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Google Tensor G4
51.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
62.1Inno Score
45.1CPU54.2
43.1GPU57.9
56.1Benchmarks76
71.4Efficiency66.5
3 spec wins — Google Tensor G45 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 62.1 to 51.4, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+20) and GPU (+15). 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
  • 22% lower TDP (typical): 7 W vs 9 W

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

  • Stronger CPU score: 54 vs 45
  • Stronger GPU score: 58 vs 43
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 76 vs 56
  • 120% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,312,709 vs 1,050,000
  • 85% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 4,800 vs 2,600

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Announced20242023
Process4 nm4 nm
TDP (typical)7 W+22%9 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv9.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A5201x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x3.15 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x2.96 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x2.27 GHz Cortex-A520
Max clock3.1 GHz3.3 GHz+6%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Adreno 750
GPU clock940 MHz+4%903 MHz

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
NPUGoogle Edge TPUHexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X-9600
Max bandwidth—76.8 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5400)Snapdragon X75 5G
Max download—10 Gbps
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—5.4

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Max display—4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 240Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 101,050,000Top 29%2,312,709+120%Top 7%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950Top 21%2,250+15%Top 14%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700Top 24%7,100+51%Top 13%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600Top 42%4,800+85%Top 11%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—643,922Top 20%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—790,016Top 20%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—341,129Top 20%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—537,642Top 18%

Related comparisons

Google Tensor G4vs Apple A15 BionicVSGoogle Tensor G4vs MediaTek Dimensity 8300VSGoogle Tensor G4vs MediaTek Dimensity 8350VSGoogle Tensor G4vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4VSQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3vs MediaTek Dimensity 9300+VSQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3vs Apple A17 ProVSQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3vs MediaTek Dimensity 9300VSQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4VS

Try another matchup