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Google Tensor G4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

Google Tensor G4
51.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Q
73.8Inno Score
45.1CPU67.9
43.1GPU—
56.1Benchmarks80.1
71.4Efficiency77.2
1 spec wins — Google Tensor G46 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 73.8 to 51.4, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+24) and CPU (+23). 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

  • 22% lower TDP (typical): 7 W vs 9 W

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

  • Stronger CPU score: 68 vs 45
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 80 vs 56
  • Stronger efficiency score: 77 vs 71
  • 160% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,724,754 vs 1,050,000
  • 96% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,200 vs 4,700

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Announced20242025
Process4 nm3 nm+25%
TDP (typical)7 W+22%9 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2Armv9 (Oryon)

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A5202x3.8 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon Performance
Max clock3.1 GHz3.8 GHz+23%

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7Qualcomm Adreno 840 (binned)
GPU clock940 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
NPUGoogle Edge TPUQualcomm Hexagon

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Memory typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X
Max bandwidth—77 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5400)Snapdragon X80 5G
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.0

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Max display—WQHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 101,050,000Top 29%2,724,754+160%Top 4%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950Top 21%3,000+54%Top 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700Top 24%9,200+96%Top 5%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600Top 42%—
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—866,588Top 9%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—853,716Top 15%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—368,524Top 9%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—635,926Top 12%

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