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Google Tensor G4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

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51.4Inno Score
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WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
52.1Inno Score
45.1CPU44.1
43.1GPU43.9
56.1Benchmarks61.5
71.4Efficiencyspec-based69
5 spec wins — Google Tensor G43 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Google Tensor G4 scores 51.4 against 52.1 for Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 edges ahead in benchmarks and GPU, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Tensor G4

  • 12% lower TDP (typical): 7 W vs 8 W

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

  • Stronger benchmarks score: 62 vs 56
  • 24% higher AnTuTu: 1,300,000 vs 1,050,000

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Announced20242022
Process4 nm4 nm
TDP (typical)7 W+12%8 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-A5201x3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510
Max clock3.1 GHz3.2 GHz+3%

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+4%900 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—5.3

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
AnTuTu1,050,0001,300,000+24%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+8%Top 23%1,800Top 25%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700+2%Top 27%4,600Top 28%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600Top 46%2,800+8%Top 43%

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